The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has thrown its weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, backing his leadership at a time when calls for his resignation continue to grow in the aftermath of the governing body’s abandoned private investment proposal.

“On behalf of the Argentine Football Association [AFA], we express our support for the management carried out during the last 10 years, which had as its main focuses the development of football throughout the world. You [Infantino] are leading a management that has brought about a profound transformation of FIFA; that has opened the doors of the organisation to all member associations and confederations, so that through frank and direct dialogue, we can all continue to promote football at all levels and disciplines.