Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino
Summary
The Mexican Football Federation has publicly supported FIFA President Gianni Infantino, breaking away from its regional governing body Concacaf, which has criticized Infantino’s leadership. While some football groups like Conmebol and the Confederation of African Football also back Infantino, European organizations such as UEFA and some national associations have expressed opposition to him.Key Facts
- Mexico supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership despite criticism from Concacaf.
- Concacaf criticized Infantino for canceling plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
- Conmebol and Mexico say Infantino should only be removed through a vote of all 211 FIFA members.
- Argentina praised Infantino for apologizing for mistakes and highlighted his decade of leadership.
- UEFA and some European football associations have lost confidence in Infantino and may boycott the World Cup.
- The English Football Association withdrew its support for Infantino.
- Infantino offered $40 million to associations backing private investment in FIFA tournaments via a subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).
- FIFA admitted to mistakes in how the FFE proposal was handled and said exclusion of members was not intended.
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