Gianni Infantino letter praising 'magnificent' Argentina 'leaked' after World Cup
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino is said to have penned a gushing letter to the head of the Argentinian Football Association despite their violent response to defeat in the World Cup Final. The correspondence was leaked in Argentina shortly after FIFA launched an investigation into the ugly scenes that followed Spain's 1-0 victory over the South Americans.
The soccer world looked on in disbelief as the likes of Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and even Argentinian assistant coach Roberto Ayala came to blows with several Spanish players. FIFA released a statement confirming they were probing "offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play" among the Argentines.
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Despite this, Infantino addressed a letter to Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentina FA, lavishing praise on the "professionalism" of the South Americans, as per The Mirror.
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The letter read: "Dear Mr. President, Yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the magnificent New York New Jersey Stadium, Argentina won the silver medal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after an exciting final against Spain. I would like to reiterate my most sincere congratulations for this important new result for Argentine soccer.
"The FIFA World Cup 2026 will remain in memory as an unforgettable celebration of football, marked by spectacular matches, the irruption of new promises, the presence of the great figures of the sport and the extraordinary atmosphere lived in stadiums full of fans.
"The magnificent performance of the Albiceleste also contributed decisively to making this edition an exceptional event that captivated millions of football enthusiasts around the world.
"Please send my sincere congratulations to all who have contributed to this magnificent result: to the players, to coach Lionel Scaloni, as well as to the coaching and medical staff and, of course, to the many fans who have accompanied and encouraged the team throughout the competition.
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"These victories are always the fruit of constant work, professionalism and attention to detail, but also of passion, commitment and love for this wonderful sport. All this augurs a very promising future and, without a doubt, will pave the way for new and great successes for Argentine football.
"I wish you, dear Mr. President, all the best for the next competitions and I hope to see you again very soon. With all my friendship, Gianni Infantino."
FIFA have yet to deliver a ruling on whether Argentina's players will face disciplinary action over the post-match confrontation. In a statement issued shortly after the final whistle, FIFA said: "Following an assessment of the relevant match reports for the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, and in line with article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC), the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor to investigate potential breaches of the FDC with regard to the post-match incidents.
"Further details will be communicated by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee once the prosecutor's report has been completed."