The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has reaffirmed its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino as pressure continues to mount on the world football governing body following the collapse of a controversial $20 billion commercial rights proposal.

The proposal, which sought to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights through a new entity known as FIFA Forward Enterprise, was withdrawn after facing strong opposition from several stakeholders.

FIFA subsequently apologised for mistakes made during the process, further intensifying scrutiny of Infantino's leadership.

AFA president Claudio Tapia has welcomed FIFA's decision to acknowledge the problems surrounding the proposal, while also defending Infantino's record during his decade in charge.

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In an open letter to the FIFA president, Tapia acknowledged the progress made since he began his tenure.

"On behalf of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its Executive Committee, we write to you, dear President, and through your esteemed good offices to the FIFA Executive Committee, to express our support for the work carried out over the last 10 years, which has centred on the development of football worldwide and institutional strength based on a clear, stable and transparent governance model,” the statement read.

Tapia also praised FIFA for withdrawing the proposal and admitting mistakes.

"That is why it is worth highlighting the acknowledgement of the mistakes made during that process and the apology expressed in the thoughtful message sent to FIFA's 211 member associations,” the statement added.

With the FIFA Congress approaching, opposition to Infantino remains strong in some regions.

UEFA has publicly said it has lost confidence in his leadership, while CONMEBOL has called for dialogue and insisted that any decision on his future must be made through a democratic vote involving FIFA's 211 member associations.



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