Six Arab countries rally behind FIFA chief Infantino amid calls for his ouster
AP — The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan.The backing came from 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan, with four of the signatories being FIFA council members.“We, the undersigned leaders of our respective football associations, express our full support for Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and reaffirm our confidence in his leadership and continued commitment to the development of football worldwide,” the statement read.“We deeply appreciate Mr. Infantino’s sustained efforts to advance football globally, expand opportunities across all regions and strengthen the game’s role in bringing people and communities together.”The statement said the signatories “look forward to continuing our close cooperation with him towards a stronger and more prosperous future for world football, expanding opportunities…
Six Arab soccer federations, including 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco and Qatar, have publicly declared their “full support” and “confidence” in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This backing comes as Infantino faces calls for his removal following the withdrawal of his $20 billion private investment plan for the World Cup, which sparked a significant backlash from global soccer officials. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC criticized the plan as a “fundamental breach of trust,” while the Football Association of Ireland, along with English and Welsh federations, have withdrawn support for his re-election. The statement from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan, four of which have FIFA council members, expressed appreciation for Infantino’s efforts to develop football worldwide.
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