Three football confederations rebuke Infantino, say sport ‘belongs to no individual’
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions world soccer’s governing body serves. In an “open letter to the football family” revealed on Monday, UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC also said that “when […]
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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