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Gianni Infantino ‘has lost Uefa’s confidence’ after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino ditched proposals after widespread backlash Uefa adds: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes’ Uefa has warned Gianni Infantino that his style of leadership cannot continue in demanding a thorough and fundamental review of Fifa’s governance. In a strongly worded statement that referred to “secret schemes”, “shabby backroom deals” and “faceless individuals”, the Uefa leadership…

Gianni Infantino ‘has lost Uefa’s confidence’ after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan

Uefa has delivered a scathing rebuke to Gianni Infantino, warning that his leadership approach warrants a comprehensive evaluation of Fifa's governance. The governing body accused Infantino of advocating for "secret schemes," "shabby backroom deals" and operating behind the scenes, leaving individuals unnamed. Despite Uefa's headquarters announcing a last-minute reversal and abandoning the proposed sale-off of stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments, Infantino's methods remain under scrutiny.

Uefa's statement underscores their demand for a shift in leadership at Fifa, highlighting the need for a fundamental change in the organization's direction.

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