CONMEBOL 'expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions' by FIFA
South American football's governing body CONMEBOL on Thursday welcomed the withdrawal of FIFA's private investor plan, but expressed "its concern regarding the repeated unilateral actions taken"."The Council also unanimously expresses its concern regarding the repeated unilateral actions taken without resorting to dialogue or to the institutional mechanisms established to address situations of…
South American football's governing body CONMEBOL welcomed on Thursday FIFA's decision to withdraw its controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise project, but expressed concern over "repeated unilateral actions" taken without dialogue or established institutional mechanisms. While CONMEBOL generally supports FIFA president Gianni Infantino, its criticism mirrors other confederations' shock at the investor plan's announcement.
The CONMEBOL Council unanimously emphasized its worry about actions bypassing dialogue and proper channels. The statement highlighted the abrupt shift from the World Cup being a global focus to governance debates overshadowing the soccer event. CONMEBOL reaffirmed its intent to back Infantino's re-election bid in March's FIFA presidential election, rejecting any unorthodox vote of no confidence attempts.
The confederation's deadline for presidential candidate submissions looms on November 18, 2026, as it prepares for the FIFA Congress's decision on the next leader, including World Cup 2030 organization.
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