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

Gianni Infantino supported Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia amidst the conflict with the National Government. The president of FIFA signed a letter congratulating and supporting the Argentine leader after being confirmed as a member of the International Federation Council.

Infantino backed the decision of the South American Confederation, stating that Tapia's appointment is the “result of a strong signal 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 benefiting from his experience and commitment. We are fully convinced that his contributions will be of great value to enrich debates and work together in the development of the sport,” reads the public letter attentively.

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

Infantino's message on social media and the message for Tapia

The president of the Federation participated in the FIFA Extraordinary Congress from a distance, 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 CONMEBOL Extraordinary Congress and thank all football lovers in South America, led by President Alejandro Domínguez, for their extraordinary work”, celebrated Gianni 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 to the following year in South America with the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil as women's football continues to grow worldwide,” added the president, before putting in writing words for the head of AFA.

“Likewise, I am pleased to continue working with Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia following 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 that grants a spot for the Intercontinental Cup.

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