Gianni Infantino has received significant support from South America. Some of the most recognizable figures produced by Brazil and Argentina over the past few decades have publicly backed the FIFA president at a time when his leadership of the organization is being questioned, particularly by different sectors of European soccer.
South American Legends Show Their Support for Gianni Infantino
Against that backdrop, Cafú, Roberto Carlos, Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso and Javier Pastore have decided to stand behind Infantino and highlight the opportunities players and former players have been given within FIFA during his presidency.
These are not minor names.
The group includes World Cup champions, Champions League winners and legends who spent years playing leading roles for their national teams and some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Cafú and Roberto Carlos Back Infantino
Two of the biggest names on the list are Cafú and Roberto Carlos, members of a historic generation of the Brazil national team.
Both understand the international soccer landscape from different perspectives after ending their playing careers, and they have now decided to publicly express their support for Infantino.
One of the points they highlighted is the involvement that current and former players now have in different FIFA initiatives and projects.
The idea is that the experience accumulated over years on the pitch should also have a place when projects concerning the present and future of soccer are discussed.
Zanetti, Cambiasso and Pastore Also Join the Support
Three important names from Argentina have also joined the group.
Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso and Javier Pastore have expressed their support and highlighted the opportunity South American former players have to participate and share their opinions within international soccer.
Zanetti and Cambiasso also enjoyed tremendous careers in Europe, while Pastore spent a large part of his career in European soccer.
That gives the group even greater significance.
These are five players from different generations and with different careers who share the same position: publicly supporting Gianni Infantino's presidency at a particularly important moment for the FIFA president.
While his leadership continues to face questions, particularly from Europe, Infantino has found significant public support from some of the biggest legends in South American soccer.
