European football body declares no confidence in FIFA's Infantino after World Cup sell-off plan
Summary
UEFA, the main European football organization, said it no longer trusts FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he tried to sell part of the World Cup to private investors. Infantino dropped the plan after strong opposition from UEFA and other football bodies in Asia and North America, who want more transparent decisions in football governance.Key Facts
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino planned to create a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors.
- UEFA and other football confederations strongly opposed this plan, saying it risks the sport’s integrity.
- After widespread criticism, Infantino withdrew the proposal.
- UEFA stated it lost confidence in Infantino’s leadership and called for accountability.
- UEFA will work with other football groups to ensure such plans cannot happen again without proper oversight.
- The Asian Football Confederation and North America’s CONCACAF also opposed the plan.
- UEFA’s 55 member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA events in protest.
- Football officials highlighted the need for collective decision-making and respect for governance rules.
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