UEFA declares to have 'lost confidence' in Infantino over 'shabby, back room, opaque deal'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's confidence among UEFA has been shaken following a failed proposal to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. UEFA, a European football governing body, announced that the plan was abandoned after three confederations opposed it, with UEFA taking a stronger stance by vowing to boycott FIFA competitions until the proposal is entirely scrapped.

While UEFA acknowledged the decision to drop the proposal, it expressed deep concern that Infantino has lost the trust of the global football community due to his actions. UEFA stated, "We cannot continue in this manner with clandestine schemes progressing swiftly without transparency, orchestrated by anonymous individuals and potentially to the detriment of the sport."

The governing body emphasized the necessity to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. UEFA further pledged to collaborate with its member associations and other confederations to conduct a comprehensive review of the situation and devise measures to prevent such occurrences in the future, urging a thorough examination with no options ruled out.

Infantino's leadership has not only alienated UEFA but also eroded trust among numerous other stakeholders in football. The European body stressed the need for consent to view additional content, which includes managing cookies and data collection on users' devices.