Caribbean Football Union endorses Infantino for another term as FIFA president

The Caribbean Football Union has expressed its backing for Gianni Infantino to continue as FIFA president in the upcoming election scheduled for March. The organization emphasized that its decision was made after consulting with its member associations. Infantino recently visited the Caribbean to garner support, even though there have been controversies surrounding his aborted World Cup investment plan.

The Caribbean Football Union comprises 31 member nations, out of which 25 have the right to vote. This endorsement of Infantino represents the second significant bloc supporting him, with the Asian Football Confederation, representing 47 member associations, also endorsing him recently. The deadline for candidates to file for the presidency is November 18.

Infantino's chances of reelection have been bolstered by FIFA's decision to increase financial contributions from member associations from $10 million to $25 million, which is a substantial amount for smaller Caribbean nations. The Caribbean Football Union also highlighted FIFA's investments in development initiatives such as the FIFA Forward program, which has helped in strengthening football development and creating opportunities in the region.

Despite scrutiny over Infantino's secretive plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, including Josh Kushner, which was dropped shortly after the revelation, the Caribbean Football Union's endorsement bodes well for his chances of winning another term in office.