'Pattern of missteps': Football bodies launch stunning Infantino rebuke
Two of football's major bodies launch stinging rebukes of FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed privatisation ploy.
UEFA and CONCACAF delivered sharp rebukes to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of poor governance. The European soccer body stated they had lost confidence in him, while CONCACAF demanded accountability, calling the proposal a symptom of leadership that had stopped prioritizing football. Infantino's plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors was withdrawn after strong opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation.
UEFA emphasized the need to identify and hold responsible parties accountable, stating they would work to prevent similar incidents in the future. The AFC president called for proper consultation and collective dialogue in shaping global football. Infantino's audacious bid failed following UEFA's boycott of World Cup and FIFA competitions.
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