# Argentina backs FIFA’s Infantino as European nations pull support

2026-08-08T03:27:03+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, praising his decade-long leadership and transparent governance, even as calls for his resignation grow. The AFA's letter supported Infantino's decision to withdraw a controversial investment proposal that would have privatised parts of FIFA's commercial operations. The proposal had sparked widespread opposition, with UEFA and several European football bodies withdrawing support and threatening a boycott of future FIFA competitions. Meanwhile, Qatar, the African Football Confederation, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and others have also backed Infantino, creating a clear divide within world football ahead of the next FIFA Congress.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/football/lionel-messis-argentina-make-stance-clear-on-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-amid-resignation-calls-11878261>
- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/gianni-infantino-fifa-president-resignation-controversy-each-country-stance-support-news/article71321003.ece>

Tags: Argentina FA, FIFA, football governance, Gianni Infantino, investment controversy, UEFA
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