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 soccer associations have ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA boss Infantino
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Six Nordic national soccer associations piled more pressure on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday by saying they had “lost…
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Nordic soccer associations have 'lost confidence' in FIFA boss Infantino
Six Nordic national soccer associations have piled more pressure on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino by saying they had “lost confidence” in his leadership. The associations from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands issued a joint statement…
Six countries expressed their distrust of the FIFA boss. They call for comprehensive reforms for the leadership structure of the World Football Association
Infantino defiant as Nordic FAs reveal 'lost confidence'
Gianni Infantino stressed his wish to "grow football in every corner of the world" despite the beleaguered FIFA president facing a further blow in his bid to cling onto power in the wake of his aborted bid to sell off equity to private investors.
The KNVB and UEFA have withdrawn their confidence in FIFA boss Gianni Infantino after he withdrew his controversial plan to sell part of the World Cup rights. This puts Infantino's position in jeopardy. Stay up to date with all developments in this live blog.
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