Three football confederations rebuke Infantino, say sport ‘belongs to no individual’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations — European football’s governing body UEFA, Confederations of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) and Asia (AFC) — declared football “belongs to no individual”. Infantino has been the butt of scathing criticism ever since launching, and then withdrawing within days,…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced renewed criticism on Monday as three football confederations – UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC – jointly denounced him, stating that "football belongs to no individual". Infantino, who has been FIFA's leader for a decade, faced backlash after proposing private investment in FIFA competitions, including World Cups.
The confederations emphasized that leadership in football is not about holding power or placing oneself above the collective. UEFA threatened to boycott World Cups if Infantino's plan proceeded, ultimately leading to its withdrawal. Despite the controversy, Infantino retains support from the Confederation of African Football and CONMEBOL.
The confederations criticized FIFA for a lack of transparency and called for accountability, highlighting that football's growth over the past decade was a shared achievement, not the work of a single individual. They urged Infantino to foster openness and unity, emphasizing that the game's strength lies in its collective support.
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