FIFA World Cup crisis: Who could replace Infantino as president?
Summary
FIFA has dropped its plan to sell parts of the World Cup and other events to private investors after strong opposition. This has raised questions about the future of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, with some top football leaders possibly preparing to challenge him in the upcoming FIFA presidential election.Key Facts
- FIFA planned to raise money by selling stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors but canceled this plan after backlash.
- Several leaders and groups within FIFA criticized the plan, including UEFA and CONCACAF.
- FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour accused President Infantino of misleading staff about the investment plan.
- Infantino has been FIFA president since 2016 and was re-elected without opposition in 2019 and 2023.
- UEFA has lost confidence in Infantino, and there may be challengers in the March FIFA presidential election.
- Potential challengers include Nasser al-Khelaifi, Paris Saint-Germain’s president and a FIFA Council member.
- Victor Montagliani, president of CONCACAF and FIFA vice president, is also seen as a possible candidate.
- Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, president of the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA senior vice president, criticized Infantino’s plans and might also be a contender.
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