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Argentina and Mexico Support FIFA President Gianni Infantino Amidst Global Divide
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THE BRIEF
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Argentina and Mexico have publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, countering a growing boycott movement led by UEFA following controversies over proposed commercial rights sales.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously supported Infantino on Thursday, providing a critical bloc of 54 member votes to bolster his position ahead of the March 2027 Congress in Morocco.
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Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness formally called for Infantino's resignation on Friday, stating he lacks the institutional trust required to govern the 211-member global body.