Football Australia supports AFC stance amid FIFA crisis
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:32 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Football Australia issued a statement on August 11 supporting the Asian Football Confederation’s call for 'clear and credible action' regarding the ongoing FIFA crisis. Although the statement aligns with increasing pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, it stops short of demanding his resignation. The Australian football body’s stance adds to the growing discontent among member nations, emphasizing the need for accountability in world football governance.
- •Football Australia issues a statement supporting the AFC.
- •Calls for action amid FIFA's ongoing crisis.
- •The statement is not a call for Infantino's resignation.
- •It was published on August 11, 2026.
- •AFC has been critical of FIFA's management.
- 7:32 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head
"Football Australia issues statement in support of Asian federation Calls for ‘clear and credible action’ in response to Fifa crisis Football Australia has joined a growing chorus placing pressure on Fifa president Gianni Infantino by calling for “clear and credible action” in response to the crisis engulfing world football. It stopped short of calling for the Infantino’s resignation, however, in a three-paragraph statement issued on Tuesday, instead backing the Asian Football Confederation hours after its more strident attacks on the Fifa president. Continue reading...
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