{
  "id": 2117425,
  "title": "Exclusive-Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino - sources",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/exclusive-regional-powerhouses-weigh-no-confidence-vote-in-bid-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T10:47:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/exclusive-regional-powerhouses-weigh-no-confidence-vote-in-bid-oust-infantino-sources-6330946"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Regional powerhouses of world soccer are contemplating a no-confidence vote against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following his controversial proposal to allow private investors to hold a stake in the World Cup, sources reveal. The European confederation UEFA, Asia’s AFC, and CONCACAF, representing North and Central America and the Caribbean, are weighing the move. No previous instance of a no-confidence vote in FIFA’s 122-year history has been found. FIFA’s statutes do not provide a specific framework for such a vote, and there is speculation that the move could strengthen Infantino if it fails, as he retains significant support among member associations. FIFA has apologized for mistakes in handling the proposal, which aimed to sell a minority stake in a new commercial entity controlling the World Cup’s commercial rights. The crisis intensified with the departure of FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, who criticized the investment proposal and said staff were deceived over its project. Meanwhile, UEFA and FIFA have expressed concerns over the clubs’ relationship with FIFA, with the European Football Clubs warning they could refuse to participate in future Club World Cups unless their governance and relationship concerns are addressed.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}