Off the PitchThe GuardianUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
Football Australia backs AFC, urges Fifa action
Football Australia joins Asian federation pressure on Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
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Who
Football Australia
What
Issued statement supporting AFC, calling for 'clear and credible action'
When
Tuesday
What happened. Football Australia issued a statement backing the Asian Football Confederation and calling for 'clear and credible action' in response to the Fifa crisis, but stopped short of demanding Infantino's resignation.
- Statement is three paragraphs long.
- Follows AFC's more strident attacks on Infantino.
- Part of growing pressure on Fifa president.
Football Australia aligns with AFC stance, increasing pressure on Infantino amid global football crisis.
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