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Argentina backs FIFA’s Infantino amid disciplinary investigation
Argentina backs FIFA’s Infantino amid disciplinary investigation
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Friday declared full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, praising his decade-long leadership as 'clear, stable, and transparent'. The backing comes as Infantino faces a growing…
The Story in Brief
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Friday declared full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, praising his decade-long leadership as 'clear, stable, and transparent'. The backing comes as Infantino faces a growing revolt over a withdrawn $4.2 billion commercial spin-off plan. UEFA continues to boycott FIFA competitions, and CONCACAF has demanded a 'comprehensive reckoning' with his presidency.
Argentina itself is under FIFA disciplinary investigation over a Falklands banner displayed after the World Cup semi-final win over England and post-match clashes following the final defeat to Spain. The AFA's support aligns with Mexico's backing this week, placing both confederation members at odds with the European and North American bodies.
The Indian Opinion
The battle over Infantino's leadership is often framed as a clash between reform and corruption. But Argentina's timely backing, while itself under FIFA investigation, shows it is more about political alliances. Similarly, UEFA's boycott is not purely principled; European associations have their own commercial grievances. The real test will be the number of associations that side with Infantino at the next FIFA Congress, not the intensity of the rhetoric.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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