Call for 'full review' as pressure grows on Infantino
The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Calls for a comprehensive review of Fifa's leadership have intensified following the recent controversy surrounding the organization's decision to abandon a proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. European football's governing body, Uefa, and North and Central American and Caribbean football's governing body, Concacaf, both released statements on Saturday condemning Infantino's leadership and the proposal.
Uefa praised the withdrawal of the plan as a "victory for the whole game" and accused Infantino of failing to deliver on his promises, citing a speech he made during his 2016 presidential campaign. Concacaf echoed Uefa's sentiments, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in Fifa's operations. The pressure on Infantino is mounting as he prepares to seek re-election for a fourth term as president at the Fifa Congress in March.
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