đź”´ FIFA: UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF slam Infantino, say football 'belongs to no individual'
Summary
UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a failed plan to sell part of the World Cup’s commercial rights. They said Infantino broke their trust and put himself above the group, calling for an independent review of the situation.Key Facts
- UEFA, AFC (Asian Football Confederation), and CONCACAF (North and Central America, Caribbean) jointly spoke out against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The criticism focused on Infantino’s handling of a proposed sale of a stake in World Cup commercial rights, a plan that was later abandoned.
- The confederations accused Infantino of breaking trust “through deception” and acting above the collective group.
- They demand a fully independent review to investigate what happened with the proposal.
- The statement emphasized that football belongs to everyone, not to one person or leader.
- They said leadership should serve football as a whole, not seek to control it for personal power.
- The statement was released on August 10, 2026, following ongoing tensions around FIFA’s governance.
- The controversy highlights conflicts within international football groups over decisions about major events like the World Cup.
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