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Mexico and Argentina line up behind Infantino to deepen football’s civil war
Mexico breaks ranks with Concacaf to support Fifa chief
TL;DR
- Mexico's football federation has publicly supported Fifa president Gianni Infantino, diverging from Concacaf's stance.
- Concacaf had called for a review of Fifa's governance following a World Cup sell-off issue.
- The FMF emphasized institutional integrity and respect for Fifa's processes in its statement.
- The Argentina Football Association (AFA) also backed Infantino, praising his leadership and transformation of Fifa.
- There is speculation that Mexico might switch confederations to join South America's Conmebol.
- The Confederation of African Football has also reaffirmed its support for Infantino.