European revolt threatens Infantino’s FIFA bid as leadership fight looms
TL;DR
European federations plan to withdraw their letters of support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election, signaling a potential leadership challenge after his failed World Cup monetization scheme and threats of boycotts. A recall of endorsements could amount to a vote of no confidence, with announcements expected soon, while CAF and Conmebol back him and Asia/North America emerge as decisive battlegrounds in the race for FIFA leadership.
- Pressure on Gianni Infantino increases as Uefa members prepare to oppose re-election The Guardian
- Why Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup made no sense espn.com
- UEFA describes Gianni Infantino's investment plan as 'shabby, back room, opaque deal'; Concacaf also rips FIFA president sports.yahoo.com
- UEFA threatens FIFA, Joshua Kushner with legal action over World Cup investment plan The New York Times
- British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA AP News
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