The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has issued a statement in support of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership over the past decade, a position that contrasts with the Football Association (FA) and the Football Association of Wales, which are withdrawing their support for his re-election.
AFA's Statement of Support
In the statement, translated from Spanish, the AFA expressed its backing for Infantino's management, highlighting the development of football worldwide and institutional solidity based on a clear, stable, and transparent governance model. The AFA also acknowledged the FIFA Administration's decision to withdraw a project that generated more uncertainties than certainties within the football family, and praised the acceptance of errors and the apology conveyed to FIFA's 211 member associations.
Divergence from England and Wales
The AFA's stance is at odds with the English and Welsh football associations, which have withdrawn their support for Infantino's re-election. The upcoming FIFA Congress is approaching, and the AFA reaffirmed its belief that continuing under Infantino's leadership is the way forward to develop better and more inclusive football.
