Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino
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.
Regional soccer associations, including UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, are contemplating a no-confidence vote against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following his controversial proposal to sell private investors a stake in the World Cup. This is the first time in FIFA's 122-year history that a no-confidence vote has been considered against a sitting president.
The move comes after the confederations expressed dissatisfaction with Infantino's handling of the proposal, citing issues of transparency and governance. FIFA has stated it will not support, facilitate, or tolerate any process that goes against its statutes, democratic procedures, and governance framework. Despite the pressure, Infantino intends to run for re-election in the March 2027 FIFA Congress.
However, opponents face significant challenges, as no challenger has publicly stepped forward, and Infantino retains support from parts of FIFA's membership.
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