AFA expresses support for Infantino’s leadership and governance reforms
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Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) issued a statement on August 7 supporting Gianni Infantino’s leadership during his decade at FIFA. The AFA highlighted achievements including the development and governance of football worldwide. The statement mentioned the withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, citing it created uncertainty. AFA underscored the importance of governance standards to enhance relations within FIFA and its member associations. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to work under Infantino’s continued leadership for football development.
- •AFA backed Gianni Infantino’s 10 years of leadership at FIFA.
- •The AFA withdrew support for the FIFA Forward Enterprise project due to concerns.
- •The statement emphasized the need for strong governance standards.
- •AFA committed to promoting more inclusive football under Infantino.
- •The announcement was made through AFA's social media channels.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official statement: Mexico also backs Infantino's call
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨Official statement: AFA backs Infantino's leadership
"The Mexican Football Federation issued a statement this afternoon backing the call for institutional order made by FIFA president Gianni Infantino."The FMF will neither recognize nor approve any proce...
"Through its social media channels, the AFA issued a statement backing Gianni Infantino’s leadership during his 10 years at the helm of FIFA."On behalf of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), an...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:07 AM🚨 Official statement: Mexico also backs Infantino's call
The Mexican Football Federation issued a statement this afternoon backing the call for institutional order made by FIFA president Gianni Infantino."The FMF will neither recognize nor approve any proce...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 12:53 AM🚨Official statement: AFA backs Infantino's leadership
Through its social media channels, the AFA issued a statement backing Gianni Infantino’s leadership during his 10 years at the helm of FIFA."On behalf of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), an...
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