CONCACAF calls for 'full review' of FIFA leadership
The confederation said FIFA’s abandoned private equity plan exposed poor governance and called on council members to address accountability through FIFA’s own procedures.
- On Saturday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned his $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise plan after mounting international backlash, which would have sold a 20% stake in FIFA commercial businesses to private investors.
- Introduced on Tuesday, the project faced stiff resistance from UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation, who cited concerns over 'secret schemes' and governance risks to the sport's future.
- FIFA senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned Friday, stating 'I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup,' while FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour called it 'the project of one person.'
- Concacaf rejected the plan on Thursday, demanding accountability and insisting that 'the game will remain where it belongs: in the hands of football—not a single individual,' rather than controlled by any one leader.
- As the March presidential election approaches, pressure for a 'comprehensive reckoning' of Infantino's presidency grows, with reports suggesting Concacaf president Victor Montagliani may challenge him for one final four-year term allowed under FIFA statutes.
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FIFA president, Infantino told not to continue role after failed World Cup stake sell-off
Spain’s LaLiga president, Javier Tebas, has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino not to continue his role after his failed plot to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. In a tweet on X at the weekend, Tebas said, “INFANTINO MUST NOT CONTINUE. “That FIFA has withdrawn its proposal to privatise its competitions is […] FIFA president, Infantino told not to continue role after failed World Cup stake sell-off
Pressure grows on FIFA chief Infantino to resign as FA member pulls support
A football association from the UK has become the first to officially withdraw its support for Infantino's re-election next March, days after he U-turned on plans to 'sell off' the World Cup
Javier Tebas remains critical of Gianni Infantino and asks for his resignation
Wales becomes first country to DROP support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FA blasts 'failures'
Wales has become the first country to publicly pull its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as Fifa President.The Welsh FA confirmed just after midnight on Monday it would shelve its backing for the beleaguered football chief over his now-scrapped plans to sell off the World Cup.In a statement to Sky News, the Welsh FA said it "hereby confirms its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino, for re-election as FIFA Pr…
FIFA scraps privatization push after uproar
FIFA abandoned its plans on Friday to spin off its commercial arm as a $20 billion private entity following a soccer world revolt that has pushed President Gianni Infantino’s leadership to the brink. On Saturday, UEFA — which had threatened to boycott the World Cup — declared victory over the “shabby, back room” deal. It added that along with CONCACAF, it had lost confidence in Infantino, who had been expected to stand unopposed in next year’s p…
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