France wants to transform Fifa after withdrawing Infantino support
Summary
France’s football leaders have joined several other countries in withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino’s presidency of Fifa because of his plan to sell parts of Fifa competitions to private investors. Although Infantino canceled this plan, France’s Football Federation wants to reform Fifa’s leadership to make it more transparent and trustworthy.Key Facts
- The French Football Federation (FFF) withdrew support for Fifa President Gianni Infantino on Thursday.
- Other countries like England, Italy, Ireland, and Scotland also withdrew support earlier.
- Infantino proposed selling stakes in Fifa competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors.
- This proposal caused widespread backlash, including threats from Uefa to boycott Fifa events.
- Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation, and Concacaf want Infantino to resign; South America and Africa support him.
- Infantino plans to run for a fourth term as Fifa president in March.
- The FFF says Fifa’s current leadership lacks transparency and proper consultation.
- The FFF aims to start talks with various football groups to create ideas for major changes in how Fifa is run.
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