Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUefa has declared a loss of confidence in Fifa President Gianni Infantino's leadership following his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. FIFA was compelled to abandon the private equity investment scheme after significant backlash from multiple football federations, including Uefa, and internal protests. Infantino's long-term adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in protest, and Fifa’s chief operating officer accused Infantino of deceiving staff over the proposals. Uefa criticised Infantino for “failing to deliver” on his promises of transparency and proper use of Fifa funds, labelling the proposed deal as “shabby, back room, opaque”. Uefa plans to collaborate with its associations and other confederations to review the situation and ensure such incidents do not recur, with all options remaining open. In fullUefa declares loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino as backlash to cancelled World Cup sell-off plan buildsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Uefa demands Fifa leadership change in bombshell statement
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUefa has declared a loss of confidence in Fifa President Gianni Infantino's leadership following his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. FIFA was compelled to abandon the private equity investment scheme after significant backlash from multiple football federations, including Uefa, and internal protests. Infantino's long-term adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in protest, and Fifa’s chief operating officer accused Infantino of deceiving staff over the proposals. Uefa criticised Infantino for “failing to deliver” on his promises of transparency and proper use of Fifa funds, labelling the proposed deal as “shabby, back room, opaque”. Uefa plans to collaborate with its associations and other confederations to review the situation and ensure such incidents do not recur, with all options remaining open. In fullUefa declares loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino as backlash to cancelled World Cup sell-off plan buildsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
