UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan
Summary
Three major football confederations—UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC—criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his plan to bring private investors into FIFA events like the World Cup. They demanded an independent review and said football belongs to the collective, not to any one person. Despite this, some confederations continue to support Infantino amidst ongoing controversy.Key Facts
- UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC jointly sent a letter opposing Infantino’s World Cup privatization plan.
- The confederations said football is a shared sport, not owned by any individual.
- FIFA had proposed then quickly withdrew a plan to sell stakes to private investors in FIFA competitions.
- The three confederations called for an independent review outside FIFA’s control to investigate the stake sale proposal.
- Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness urged Infantino to resign immediately.
- Africa’s CAF and some CONCACAF and South American nations publicly support Infantino.
- FIFA condemned critics and said challenges against Infantino must follow official rules and procedures.
- Nearly 70 of FIFA’s 211 member associations have promised to vote for Infantino in upcoming decisions, though some have withdrawn support.
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