Argentina reveals stance on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino

On Thursday, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) expressed its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid controversy surrounding the governing body's leader.

In a letter from AFA president Claudio Tapia, he stated the association's support for the Swiss native, who has held the role since 2016.

"On behalf of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its Executive Committee, we write to you, dear President, and through your esteemed good offices to the FIFA Executive Committee, to express our support for the work carried out over the last 10 years, which has centered on the development of football worldwide and institutional strength based on a clear, stable and transparent governance model," Tapia wrote in the letter.

After a proposed $20 billion plan to sell stakes of the commercial rights to the FIFA World Cup through e new subsidiary FIFA Forward Enterprise, Infantino faced criticism from confederations and nations across the globe.

After the backlash since the announcement, FIFA ultimately scrapped the proposal and apologized for the lack of transparency.

"With respect to the recent events that are now public knowledge, we must acknowledge the Administration's decision to withdraw a proposal which, from the outset, generated far more uncertainty than certainty within the football family," said Tapia, who praised FIFA for admitting their mistakes. "That is why it is worth highlighting the acknowledgement of the mistakes made during that process and the apology expressed in the thoughtful message sent to FIFA's 211 member associations."

To close the letter, Tapia backed Infantino for the upcoming FIFA election, which is scheduled for March 18, 2027 during the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco.

"Consequently, with the upcoming FIFA Congress fast approaching, the Association that I am proud to chair firmly believes and reaffirms that the way forward is to continue working under your leadership, so that we may continue to develop a better and even more inclusive game of football."

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