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FIFA president Infantino receives support from South American federations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:42 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

FIFA president Infantino receives support from South American federations

Summary

FIFA president Gianni Infantino garnered backing from several South American football leaders during his visit to Cali, Colombia, on August 7. Support came from the Colombian, Venezuelan, Ecuadorian, Paraguayan, and Argentine federations amid ongoing criticism of FIFA's governance, particularly after a controversial proposal was withdrawn. Infantino attended the inauguration of Colombia's president Abelardo de la Espriella and participated in a children's soccer festival, emphasizing the joy and unity in football. He is seeking re-election in March 2027 but declined to comment on whether FIFA's issues have been resolved.

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•Infantino visited Cali, Colombia, on August 7.
•He received support from multiple South American federations.
•The visit coincided with a presidential inauguration.
•FIFA faces criticism over governance issues.
•Infantino seeks a fourth term in March 2027.

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9:42 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of South American football

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday received support from several leading South American football figures as he visited Colombia amidst the crisis engulfing world football's governing body.Following the powerful Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the Paraguayan federation on Thursday, Infantino also received support on Friday from two other South American federations -- Venezuela and Ecuador.
— Yahoo Sports

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