India, July 27 -- Gianni Infantino's private letter to the Argentine Football Association has sparked fresh debate after it was leaked just days after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The FIFA president congratulated Argentina on finishing runners-up and praised the team's "professionalism" even though FIFA is investigating the squad over its behaviour after the defeat to Spain.

The letter, first leaked by Argentine media and then confirmed by the Daily Mail has drawn attention because of the warm tone used despite the disciplinary case hanging over Lionel Messi's side.

The letter was addressed to Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia after Argentina finished second at the World Cup.

Infantino wrote: "Dear Mr. President,...