Africa, last line of defense for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino
As the European, Asian and North American confederations call for Infantino's resignation, the African confederation stands behind the man who has long favored the continent's nations.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure to resign from several football confederations. The European, Asian and North American confederations have called for his resignation.
However, the African confederation has expressed its support for Infantino.
Infantino also faces a potential criminal complaint in Switzerland from UEFA, related to a dropped proposal to bring private investors into FIFA's commercial business. The proposal, called FIFA Forward Enterprise, involved a $4.2 billion investment for a 20% stake in a new FIFA commercial subsidiary. UEFA has questioned how the deal was structured, valued and marketed, and is seeking documents and evidence in the US as it prepares for possible legal action.
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