Argentina backs Infantino as FIFA chief faces growing scrutiny | OneFootball

At a time when FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing growing criticism from several figures and organisations across world football, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has publicly backed his leadership.

In a statement released on Thursday, the AFA praised Infantino's decade in charge of FIFA, highlighting what it described as significant progress in the global development of the game, as well as a governance model based on stability, transparency and long-term growth.

The statement also addressed FIFA's recent proposal to introduce greater private investment into football, an initiative that sparked widespread debate before eventually being withdrawn. The AFA welcomed FIFA's decision to abandon the project, commending the organisation for acknowledging the concerns raised, recognising mistakes made during the process and issuing an apology.

The Argentine governing body said Infantino had overseen a period of major change, opening FIFA to greater collaboration with member associations and continental confederations through what it described as honest and constructive dialogue.

The AFA concluded by reaffirming its confidence in Infantino's leadership, insisting that continuing under his guidance is the best way to promote the growth of football worldwide while ensuring the sport becomes increasingly inclusive and accessible at every level.