Mexican Football Federation backs FIFA President Infantino amid criticism

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has publicly declared its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a move that comes as the leader faces international scrutiny. In a statement released to the media, the FMF affirmed its backing for Infantino's "leadership to continue driving the development of football through institutional strengthening."

Infantino's tenure has been marked by controversy, notably a plan to sell stakes in future World Cup revenues to private investors. This proposal triggered a boycott threat from UEFA and drew criticism from other football organizations and figures who decried the "commercialization of football." Although the plan was eventually withdrawn, dissent persists. The FMF's endorsement now aligns Mexico with the African Confederation, which had previously supported Infantino.

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The FMF backs the leadership of President Infantino to continue driving the development of football through institutional strengthening.

The Mexican federation emphasized its belief that football's core value lies in its institutions and governance. It stated it would not recognize any processes outside of established institutional frameworks. The FMF also referenced a recent call from the FIFA President for unity in developing football for all 211 member associations.

Criticism of Infantino has also come from the Professional Footballers' Union, which has accused him of abuse of power and called for reforms in FIFA's governance. Despite the FIFA World Cup generating over $14 billion in profits, Infantino has faced backlash for introducing mid-game hydration breaks, which were seen as opportunities for advertising, and for allegedly intervening to overturn a red card for a US player after a call from then-President Donald Trump.

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The Mexican Football Federation is convinced that football is the fundamental value and that its best defense rests on institutionalism and respect for governance and the processes that safeguard it.