Mexico have released a fresh statement confirming their stance in regard to under-fire FIFA president, Gianni Infantino.

Infantino has come under fire in the aftermath of the World Cup for his plans to sell off stakes in FIFA’s major cup competitions to private investors.

Even though he scrapped those plans, many nations have announced in recent days that they have lost support for the 56-year-old and now want to see him replaced.

Despite growing opposition, Infantino still has the backing of FIFA, and it appears he will remain in his position. A statement from FIFA earlier this week read:

“The FIFA Secretary General and members of the FIFA Management Board in attendance reaffirmed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the only official elected by the 211 FIFA Member Associations. In turn, the FIFA President reiterated his full support for the FIFA Secretary General and the FIFA Administration for their necessary and outstanding work in the delivery of his vision.

“In this regard, FIFA’s top management is fully confident that the outcomes of today’s meeting will strengthen FIFA’s governance, help restore confidence in the organisation and enable us to prepare for the major events and challenges ahead in a united and transparent manner while continuing our mission to develop the game around the world.”

Mexico FA Reacts to FIFA’s Statement

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In FIFA’s statement, they also said they would ‘no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process’ and ‘will take all necessary measures to protect and safeguard its name and reputation.’

Mexico have now released a statement of their own backing those calls and reaffirming their support for the Swiss. Their statement read:

“The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) is convinced that football is the fundamental value and that its best protection lies in institutional integrity and respect for the governance and processes that safeguard it.

“The FMF supports President Infantino’s leadership in continuing to promote the development of football through stronger institutional governance.”

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Mexico’s statement hasn’t gone down very well at all, especially with the country’s football fans.

One fan said: ‘I have no hope for football in my country, and I’ve felt like that for most of my life. These guys are the main reason why’, while another stated: ‘Pathetic. These clowns have no shame’.

A third commented: ‘The Mexican FA is a joke. Losers’, while a fourth stated: ‘As a Mexican, I am ashamed of my country’s Football Federation’.

A fifth wrote: ‘Leaves such a bad taste in my mouth.’

Mexico’s statement came shortly before Argentina also threw their support behind Infantino.

Arsenal have reportedly made contact to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero in the summer transfer window.

It’s been a slow start to the window for the Gunners, who have signed Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier so far.

Tzolis is likely to make an impact on the first team and push to become a potential starter, whereas Meslier is only likely to be a backup.

The North London club were interested in signing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior in the summer transfer window, but the Brazilian has now signed a new deal with the La Liga giants.

It remains to be seen where Arsenal will turn to next in terms of signing a new winger, but they also appear to be in the market for a new defender.

Arsenal eye Tottenham star

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have made contact over a potential move to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero. Unfortunately for Arsenal, Spurs would understandably rather sell abroad.

Romero, described as ‘one of the best centre-backs in the world’ by Roberto De Zerbi, looks set to leave the club this summer, with Atletico Madrid pushing to secure his signature.

The Gunners could be in the market for a new centre-back this summer after William Saliba suffered a back injury after the World Cup.

Arsenal have plenty of defensive cover

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Even with the injury to Saliba, Arsenal still have plenty of defensive cover at the back.

Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes are all options for the Gunners in defence.

Signing a new defender in the summer transfer window is only going to mean they have too many options when everyone is fit.

A short-term free agent signing would have been a smart move, but investing heavily in a player like Romero doesn’t make too much sense.

The Gunners will be hoping Saliba isn’t out for too long and he can return to action before the end of the year.

West Ham start life in the Championship this weekend with a first round EFL Cup tie at home to Portsmouth.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men then begin their league campaign eight days later with an away trip to fellow relegated Premier League side Burnley.

The Hammers are red-hot favourites to lift the Championship title come May but that will be easier said than done with so many other teams pushing for promotion.

West Ham’s transfer business this summer has so far revolved around outgoings, with Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville bringing in a total of £140m following their respective moves to Tottenham and Al Hilal.

Transfer incomings may well happen over the coming weeks to further boost their squad for a big year in the Championship.

Hammers making Parrott move

West Ham are making a ‘big play’ for AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott, according to talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook.

The Republic of Ireland international has thrived in the Eredivisie ever since first linking up with Excelsior Rotterdam on loan during the 2023/24 season.

Following a return of 17 goals in 32 games for Excelsior, AZ paid £6.7m to Tottenham to sign Parrott on a permanent deal.

The Dutch club now look set to make a big profit on the Irishman, who is valued between £20-30m, if he is to depart after plundering 51 goals and also helping them win the KNVB Cup and Johan Cruyff Shield during his time in Alkmaar.

Parrott’s exploits for the Republic of Ireland on the international stage have also brought him to the attention of clubs, with the likes of Fulham, Ajax, PSV, Real Betis and Como all reportedly showing interest.

The addition of the ‘top, top striker’ would undoubtedly give West Ham some more firepower and strengthen their chances of making an immediate return to the Premier League.

Parrott’s return to England

Parrott has always looked destined to return to England at some point in his career following his goalscoring heroics in the Netherlands for Excelsior and AZ.

Featuring in four games for Tottenham in the 2019/20 season, the Dublin-born player needed loan moves to help aid his development but they didn’t always go to plan, as was the case at Millwall and Ipswich Town.

Following an impressive spell in League One with MK Dons and a decent year with Preston in the Championship, a temporary move to Excelsior was the start of what has been three incredible years for him.

His move to the Netherlands has proved to be the making of him and he will deservedly get a big-money transfer to a club in the not too distant future.

Parrott’s ability to find the net on a regular basis for club and country will stand him in good stead, with West Ham possibly the team set to benefit if he returns to London from AZ prior to the summer transfer deadline.