Six Arab football federations have declared their full support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This backing comes after his controversial World Cup investment plan faced significant global opposition. The declaration exposes a divide within the Asian football bloc, with Qatar and Lebanon supporting Infantino. Several European and Oceanic football associations have withdrawn their support for Infantino’s re-election. Six Arab football federations have declared their full support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This backing comes after his controversial World Cup investment plan faced significant global opposition. The declaration exposes a divide within the Asian football bloc, with Qatar and Lebanon supporting Infantino. Several European and Oceanic football associations have withdrawn their support for Infantino’s re-election.
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