FIFA warns against 'concerted effort' to undermine Gianni Infantino
Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.
FIFA has issued a warning against what it describes as a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine the organization and its president, Gianni Infantino. This warning comes amid a growing dispute over Infantino's leadership, following the failed plan to create a subsidiary to run the men's World Cup and other events with up to a 20% stake offered to external investors.
The proposal drew criticism from UEFA and several national associations, leading to calls for Infantino to resign. Despite this pressure, Infantino secured the support of FIFA's Board of Management in a crisis meeting in Morocco. FIFA has denied allegations reported by the Daily Telegraph about a payment to a female employee, stating that the claims are "categorically untrue."
The controversy surrounding Infantino's leadership has overshadowed his bid for a fourth term as FIFA president, with UEFA expressing no confidence in him and the Norwegian FA President calling for his resignation. However, Infantino still has strong support from FIFA members, with CAF unanimously backing his leadership and CONMEBOL opposing any attempt to remove him without a vote of all member associations.
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