Aleksander Ceferin, the football administrator who forced Infantino to back down
As head of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin was at the forefront of the opposition to FIFA head Gianni Infantino's plan to create a semi-private FIFA subsidiary – which he has since abandoned – and now seeks to swiftly force Infantino to resign.
Leading African football administrators have voiced support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he seeks to maintain his position amidst criticism over his plans to sell a stake in future World Cup revenue. Five influential football leaders from across the continent have issued statements backing Infantino and welcoming his decision to abandon the controversial initiative.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), which represents the continent's 54 member nations, has offered its support to Infantino as he prepares for the upcoming FIFA presidential election in March. CAF's backing is seen as crucial for Infantino, given the criticism he has faced from other confederations such as Asia, Europe, and CONCACAF, which have expressed a loss of confidence in his leadership.
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