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.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) have published open letter to under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is clinging to his job following the scuppered FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.

Infantino is seeking a fourth and final term in charge but some of FIFA’s 211 member associations have lost faith in the 56-year-old’s ability to lead world football’s governing body following his hugely controversial attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup.

While Infantino’s FFE plan is currently dead in the water, UEFA’s 55 member associations are keen to see a change of leadership amid their threats to boycott FIFA competitions, including future World Cups.

“UEFA’s associations were very clear about the conditions attached to their non participation in FIFA competitions,” European football’s governing body said in a statement on Thursday. “First, the proposals to sell off the major competitions had to be withdrawn and secondly, assurances have to be made that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again.

“These conditions have not been met. In addition, UEFA made it abundantly clear in its statement on Saturday that it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino’s presidency. That position holds.

“Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing.”

More Countries Now Backing Infantino

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However, Infantino has support from other countries and governing bodies. Six countries pledging their support for Infantino were named earlier this week, and more have subsequently followed.

The executive committee of the African confederation (CAF) have unanimously confirmed its support for Infantino.

Mexico, co-hosts of the recently-concluded 2026 World Cup finals, have also backed Infantino despite its own regional confederation CONCACAF calling for a “comprehensive reckoning” with his presidency, per Reuters.

Argentine FA Throw Support Behind Infantino

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And now, in a major boost for Infantino, Argentina’s FA, led by president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, have thrown their full support behind the current FIFA president.

The AFA’s open letter, translated from Spanish to English, reads: “On behalf of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), and its Executive Committee, we address you, dear President, and by your worthy intermediary to the FIFA board, to express our support for the management carried out during the last 10 years, which had as its major axes the development of football around the world and institutional solidity based on a clear, stable and transparent governance model.

“In this sense, in relation to the recent events that are public knowledge, we must recognise the decision of the Administration to withdraw a project that generated, within the football family and since its inception, many more uncertainties than certainties.

“That is why it is worth highlighting the assumption of the mistakes made in this process and the apology expressed in the heartfelt message deployed to the 211 FIFA member federations. Prioritising governance standards is a fundamental pillar for strengthening good relations between FIFA, its member associations and confederations.

“From our vision, this transformation was based on a model of transparent governance, respect for statutory structures and the follow-up of democratic procedures, essential principles for the football family to be united, firm and working to continue generating improvements in sports and institutional, which have an impact on a better quality of life for millions of human beings who practice our beloved sport.

“Consequently, by virtue of the proximity of the next FIFA Congress, the Association that I proudly preside firmly believes and reaffirms that the way is to continue working under its leadership, in order to be able to continue developing a better and, even more inclusive football.”

Argentina’s players and coaching staff are currently under investigation by FIFA following the post-match altercations that marred Spain’s World Cup final triumph on July 19.

FIFA are yet to announce whether Argentina were guilty of violating its disciplinary code at the New York New Jersey Stadium last month.

Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game as Spain were crowned world champions for the second time in their history.