Argentina backs Gianni Infantino amid calls for FIFA president's resignation

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) expressed its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino on August 7, 2026. AFA president Claudio Tapia highlighted Infantino's contributions to football over the past decade and approved of FIFA's recent decision to withdraw a controversial $20 billion proposal. This plan faced significant backlash, leading to FIFA's apology to its member associations. Tapia reaffirmed Argentina's commitment to Infantino's leadership, especially with the upcoming FIFA Congress scheduled for March 18, 2027.

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