Nordic soccer associations have ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA boss Infantino
The Nordic associations backed calls for an independent inquiry into FIFA Forward Enterprise and demanded binding guarantees against private ownership.
- On Sunday, six Nordic football associations declared they have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, issuing a rare joint statement in Helsinki backing resignation calls from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF.
- The Nordic FAs demanded a comprehensive, independent review of FIFA's governance framework while supporting an investigation into the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal involving potential private equity stakes in events like the World Cup.
- "We expect FIFA to provide binding guarantees that the organization's governance or competitions will never again be opened up to private ownership," the Nordic FAs said, emphasizing accountability and transparency requirements.
- Infantino, currently in the Dominican Republic meeting Caribbean Football Union officials, faces mounting pressure as UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF have discussed a potential vote of no confidence against the FIFA chief.
- Denmark's DBU vowed on Friday to find a credible alternative to Infantino in next year's election, as the incumbent seeks a fourth term as FIFA president until 2031.
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Nordic football associations lose confidence in Infantino and FIFA governance
Helsinki, Aug. 23 (SANA) Six Nordic football associations said Sunday they had lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and called for major reforms to the organisation’s governance and decision-making. The football associations of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands issued a joint statement supporting calls by UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF for Infantino to resign. They also backed dema…
Six Nordic associations announced a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino because of an attempt to sell football to investors
Six Nordic national football associations increased pressure on the beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, claiming Sunday that they had “lost confidence” in his leadership.
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