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Mexican Football Federation backs Infantino's call for institutional unity in football

The Mexican Football Federation said it will not recognize any actions outside FIFA's official framework and reaffirmed support for Gianni Infantino's appeal to develop football collectively.

The FMF issued a statement rejecting any processes that bypass FIFA's established structures, confirming its backing of President Gianni Infantino's August 5 appeal for joint football development. It highlighted support for Infantino's leadership and institutional strengthening. The comment follows FIFA's admission of errors in the FIFA Forward Enterprise rollout and UEFA's recent expression of distrust toward Infantino.

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Mexico's alignment with FIFA's leadership highlights regional support amid governance concerns in world football.

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