Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino, sources say
BOLZANO: World soccer’s regional powerhouses are discussing whether to move a vote of no confidence as they seek to oust FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he angered them with a proposal to sell private investors a stake in the World Cup, senior figures familiar with the discussions told Reuters. European confederation UEFA, Asia’s AFC and CONCACAF, which represents North and Central America…
Regional powers are considering a no-confidence vote against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, after his proposal to sell private investors a share in the World Cup sparked outrage. UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF are debating the move, which would see each association holding one vote at an Extraordinary Congress called within three months of a petition from one-fifth of FIFA's 211 member associations.
FIFA has previously stated it will not support any process inconsistent with its Statutes, democratic procedures and governance framework. However, UEFA has called for a thorough and fundamental review of FIFA's leadership and governance, with no option off the table. FIFA has apologized for mistakes in handling the proposal and has reaffirmed its support for Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco.
Three of the six continental confederations opposed the proposal, citing failures of transparency, consultation and governance. Infantino intends to seek reelection at the March 2027 FIFA Congress, but faces significant obstacles, including no challenger publicly stepping forward ahead of the November 18 nomination deadline and his opponents lacking significant leverage beyond those with a FIFA vote.
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