Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Summary
Former football star Samuel Eto’o supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid criticism over a failed World Cup investment plan. While some football groups have withdrawn support, Eto’o says Infantino has helped smaller nations participate more in football tournaments.Key Facts
- Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, says Infantino "hasn’t done anything wrong."
- Infantino faces pressure after a plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments collapsed.
- UEFA and other football bodies have expressed concerns and threatened boycotts of FIFA.
- Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Eto’o continue to support Infantino.
- Infantino’s plan would have given more funding to FIFA’s 211 member associations.
- Former international players called for leadership change, criticizing Infantino’s leadership.
- Eto’o credits Infantino with expanding opportunities for smaller football nations.
- Some ex-players say FIFA leadership under Infantino is losing focus on football’s core values.
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