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UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

Summary

UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC have criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino for planning to sell a stake in the World Cup. They say this move breaks trust and shows a lack of respect for the groups that manage soccer in their regions.

Key Facts

  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to sell part ownership of the World Cup.
  • UEFA governs soccer in Europe.
  • CONCACAF governs soccer in North and Central America, and the Caribbean.
  • The AFC governs soccer in Asia.
  • These three groups say Infantino’s plan is a "fundamental breach of trust."
  • They accuse him of deception and putting himself above the collective soccer organizations.
  • The criticism was shared in an open letter addressed to the global soccer community.
  • They believe that this breaks the responsibility given to Infantino by the soccer organizations.
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