Infantino backs AFA chief Tapia: "Glad to keep working together" | OneFootball

Gianni Infantino supported Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia amid the conflict with the National Government. The president of FIFA signed a letter congratulating and supporting the Argentine official after he was confirmed as a member of the International Federation Council.

Infantino backed the decision of the South American Confederation, stating that the appointment of Tapia is the “result of a strong sign of confidence from the FIFA member associations in South America, recognizing his experience and knowledge at the helm of the AFA.”

“It will be a pleasure for FIFA and the international community to continue relying on your experience and commitment. We are fully convinced that your contributions will be of great value to enrich debates and work together in the development of the sport,” the public letter reads.

The document bears the signature of Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, who expressed their wish to “see you soon to congratulate you in person,” as well as their best wishes and “success in all the challenges to come.”

Infantino’s message on social media and his message to Tapia

The president of the Federation participated in the FIFA Extraordinary Congress from afar, sending a video to the members in which he expressed his support for Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia.

“It is a great pleasure for me to address the Extraordinary Congress of CONMEBOL and to thank all football lovers in South America, led by president Alejandro Domínguez, for their extraordinary work,” Gianni celebrated on his Instagram account, noting that “the clubs from this continent and their passionate fans delighted everyone at this year’s FIFA Club World Cup” and that they will do the same “at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.”

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“The celebrations will move next year to South America with the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil as women’s football continues to grow around the world,” added the president, before putting in writing his words for the head of the AFA.

“Likewise, I am pleased to continue working with Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia after the ratification of his candidacy to be part of the FIFA Council until 2026,” Infantino concluded on his personal account before wishing luck to the Libertadores contenders, also looking ahead to the 2029 Club World Cup and the Americas Derby, which grants a spot in the Intercontinental Cup.

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