Mexico and Argentina back Infantino, deepening football's civil war

Mexico has broken ranks with the rest of Concacaf by issuing its public backing for beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a move that deepens world football's civil war, according to The Guardian.

The Mexican federation's support comes as Argentina also lines up behind Infantino, intensifying the rift that has opened up within the global game over FIFA's governance.

Meanwhile, Concacaf has called for a thorough review of FIFA's governance in the wake of the World Cup sell-off controversy. The confederation is backing UEFA's demands for meaningful change, although it has yet to follow its European counterparts in threatening to boycott tournaments if those demands are not met.

The report also notes growing speculation that Mexico could switch from Concacaf to Conmebol, a move that would have significant repercussions for football's structure in the Americas.

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