Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
Summary
Patrice Motsepe, head of African football, says the future of FIFA President Gianni Infantino should be decided by an official election rather than by pressure to resign. Infantino faces criticism and lost support from several football groups because of a controversial plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.Key Facts
- Patrice Motsepe is the president of the Confederation of African Football and a FIFA vice president.
- Ireland, England, and Wales have withdrawn their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- Infantino planned to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, which caused widespread criticism.
- European, North/Central American, and Asian football groups sent a joint letter demanding Infantino’s resignation.
- Motsepe insists any decision about Infantino’s leadership should happen through FIFA elections with votes from all member associations.
- Six Arab football federations, including Qatar, Morocco, and Egypt, continue to support Infantino.
- Infantino apologized and said there might be better ways to handle the controversial plan.
- Next FIFA elections are scheduled for March next year.
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