Infantino wins key backing as pressure over FIFA turmoil refuses to fade
Though FIFA president Gianni Infantino has found support from some quarters, he is not out of the woods yet.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received support despite ongoing criticism. The 56-year-old Italian-Swiss lawyer faces calls for his resignation following a week of intense criticism over a shelved private investment plan. FIFA could potentially raise up to US$4.2 billion through a new commercial subsidiary, the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would organize major tournaments like the World Cup and Club World Cup.
UEFA, Infantino's former employer, has doubled down on its criticism, stating it no longer has confidence in him. South American football's governing body, CONMEBOL, expressed concern over Infantino's unilateral actions but also acknowledged his significant contributions. Numerous South American football federations, including CONMEBOL, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Mexico, have publicly supported Infantino.
A vote of no confidence in Infantino could be initiated through an extraordinary FIFA congress, though no challenger has emerged. Infantino is set to be a candidate for a fourth term in the upcoming March election in Rabat, Morocco.
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