UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore
Summary
UEFA Vice President Laura McAllister said that the next FIFA president should unite world football and protect the sport’s interests. This comes after FIFA’s current president, Gianni Infantino, faced criticism over a failed plan to sell future World Cup revenues to investors. FIFA apologized and promised to review the processes behind the plan.Key Facts
- UEFA Vice President Laura McAllister wants a FIFA leader who cares for football as a whole.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced backlash after canceling a controversial World Cup investment plan.
- FIFA apologized to its 211 member associations for mistakes made in the investment plan.
- FIFA promised to review how the investment plan was created to prevent future problems.
- McAllister said it is hard to find a challenger to Infantino who has global support, not just from Europe.
- She called for major changes in how football’s leadership works, aiming for more democracy and less control by individuals or small groups.
- McAllister emphasized that football should serve everyone, from beginners to top players, boys and girls, rich and poor countries.
- The upcoming FIFA presidential election is set for March and will likely involve close attention on governance issues.
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