Battle lines drawn as Infantino fights to hold onto power after Fifa stake sale fiasco
Five European associations withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, while five others back him.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino's attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup has led to a power struggle within the organization. After abandoning the proposal, Infantino has lost the support of several regional confederations, including Uefa, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). These powerful bodies have called for his removal, threatening to paralyze Fifa and even start their own competitions if he does not step down.
Infantino must now prevent an Extraordinary Congress, which would require 43 or more member associations to formally request one. He has seven months to rebuild relationships with his supporters and find a suitable candidate to challenge him in the upcoming election.
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