Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA’s Infantino

Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, with football’s world governing body in crisis following a failed private investment plan.“Recognising the important role of Arab football in bringing people together and strengthening cooperation among football associations across the Arab world, we … express our full support for Mr Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, and reaffirm our confidence in his leadership and continued commitment to the development of football worldwide,” the heads of the six federations said in a joint statement.

Infantino, who is seeking reelection next year, has faced open revolt after three confederations; UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF, called for him to quit over his aborted bid to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.