FIFA’s Infantino under threat of no-confidence vote by regional bodies
Summary
Several regional football organizations are considering a vote of no confidence to remove FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This comes after Infantino proposed selling private investors a stake in FIFA events, including the World Cup, which met strong opposition.Key Facts
- UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF are discussing a no-confidence vote against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The proposal to sell private investors a stake in FIFA events has been heavily criticized by these regional bodies.
- FIFA’s rules allow an Extraordinary Congress to be called if one-fifth of member associations request it in writing.
- Infantino plans to seek re-election at the FIFA Congress in March 2027.
- Some member associations, including those in Africa and six Arab football associations, publicly support Infantino.
- FIFA has apologized for mistakes in handling the investment proposal.
- FIFA expects revenue to exceed $15 billion for the 2023-2026 cycle, with most income coming from the 2026 World Cup.
- FIFA’s Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour left the organization after expressing concerns about the investment plan.
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