Bolivian Football Federation backs Infantino, praises FIFA's decision against World Cup privatization plan

The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) has publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, expressing strong confidence in his leadership. This support comes after FIFA's decision to abandon a controversial plan to sell a stake in its commercial arm, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

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It is fundamental to preserve the institutional strength of FIFA and maintain a management model that guarantees transparency, stability, and trust for the 211 member associations.

In a letter to Infantino, shared on social media, FBF President Fernando Costa lauded the FIFA Council's choice to halt the FFE proposal. Costa emphasized the importance of preserving FIFA's institutional strength and maintaining a management model that ensures transparency, stability, and trust for its 211 member associations. He stressed that decisions impacting FIFA's future should be built on consensus, dialogue, and respect for its statutes.

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Decisions involving the future of FIFA must be built on the basis of consensus, dialogue, and respect for statutory principles.

The FBF has directly benefited from FIFA Forward programs, according to Costa. These initiatives have enabled Bolivia to enhance its sports infrastructure, expand development programs, and solidify strategic projects crucial for the growth of football within the country. The federation's endorsement signals solidarity with Infantino amidst recent scrutiny over the privatization plan, which faced opposition from UEFA and other confederations before being withdrawn.

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We have directly experienced the benefits of the FIFA Forward program and other initiatives that have allowed Bolivia to strengthen its sports infrastructure, expand its development programs, and consolidate strategic projects for the growth of football.