Six Arab Federations Express Support for FIFA President Infantino Amid Opposition

Six Arab football federations have declared their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, amidst rising opposition to his controversial World Cup investment proposal. This backing was announced on Thursday and includes federations from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan, with four of the leaders also serving on the FIFA Council.

The support comes shortly after Infantino withdrew a proposed USD 20 billion private investment plan due to backlash from football officials globally. The federations expressed confidence in Infantino's leadership and commitment to developing football worldwide.

This declaration highlights a divide within the Asian football community, as Qatar and Lebanon support Infantino while the Asian Football Confederation has joined the opposition. The contrasting positions of these federations are notable given their membership in the AFC, which has criticized Infantino's proposal. The situation remains tense as Infantino's position faces increasing scrutiny from various football associations.