AFC backs Infantino for re-election as FIFA president

Tokyo, Oct 24 (UNI) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA president, marking a turnaround from two months ago when it criticized him over a controversial World Cup investment plan. AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa voiced his support at the confederation's extraordinary congress in Tokyo on Friday, embracing Infantino and pledging the region's backing for his bid for a fourth and final term. "We affirm our full commitment to supporting you and your leadership as you seek a new mandate as the FIFA president," Sheikh Salman said. In August, the AFC…