FIFA President Infantino’s letter a ploy for re-election, says German FA
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a letter to all 211 member associations offering to discuss reforms after his plan to sell a stake in the World Cup faced strong opposition and was dropped. German Football Association President Bernd Neuendorf said the letter is just a tactic for Infantino to secure re-election next year during a time when FIFA faces calls for leadership changes.Key Facts
- Infantino proposed an independent review of how FIFA makes decisions.
- He suggested consulting with member associations and other groups to improve governance.
- The plan to sell 20% of FIFA’s commercial rights, including the World Cup, was stopped due to protests from major football organizations.
- UEFA and other continental confederations criticized Infantino for not consulting them before the plan.
- UEFA now says FIFA needs new leadership because it lost trust in Infantino.
- Bernd Neuendorf said Infantino’s letter is a move to get re-elected and that Infantino has lost credibility.
- Neuendorf is a FIFA Council member, involved in the organization’s key decisions.
- Infantino is up for re-election in March 2025 and currently appears likely to win, though opponents want to limit his powers.
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