UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of 'breach of trust'
A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured Swiss executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.
Three major football confederations - UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC - have united in an open letter accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of breaching trust. The letter, signed by the heads of the three federations, expresses concern over Infantino's scrapped plan to sell part of FIFA's commercial operations to investors. The letter argues that even if the plan was withdrawn, FIFA failed to acknowledge the inherent flaw in the proposal.
It also criticizes Infantino's unilateral actions, such as bypassing the executive FIFA Council and holding a summit with selected senior figures. The letter states that such conduct is not that of a custodian of the game, but of someone who believes the game is answerable to him. The letter calls for accountability and openness, noting that there is a lack of it in Infantino's actions.
The national federations of these confederations hold a significant number of votes in FIFA, and if they were to unite, they could easily oust Infantino in the upcoming presidential election in March 2027. However, the situation seems complex as the reaction in these confederations is mixed, with some backing Infantino while others have shown support.
The African confederation, CAF, has so far remained supportive of Infantino. The outcome remains uncertain, with no candidate stepping forward yet to challenge Infantino.
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