Fußball-Weltverband: Endspiel für Infantino: Trotz geplatzten Investoren-Deals wächst der Widerstand gegen den Fifa-Chef
Europas Fußball hat das Vertrauen in den Fifa-Chef verloren, die Spielervereinigung begehrt auf. Wie gefährlich ist die Revolte für Gianni Infantino wirklich?
Gianni Infantino, the president of the FIFA World Football Association, is facing resistance against his leadership despite the highly successful World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The source of contention is a plan Infantino had to sell shares in the billion-dollar World Cup business to private investors. Although FIFA has since withdrawn this proposal, criticism has only intensified.
The European Union of Football Associations (UEFA) has vowed to continue boycotting all FIFA competitions and has lost confidence in the president, as stated on Thursday. FIFA players' union FIFPRO accuses Infantino of "deep-seated misuse of presidential power." Even within his own organization, there is dissent: one of Infantino's closest advisors, Carlos Cordeiro, has resigned.
Kevin Lamour, the chief operating officer, described the proposal as "the project of a single person." The dispute is no longer solely about the sale of shares but is also directed at Infantino's authority and his re-election in March 2027. Removing Infantino as president requires votes against him, but so far, he has only supporters on his side. This may be due to the way FIFA distributes its revenues.
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