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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA president Gianni Infantino is under pressure (PA)Fifa president Gianni Infantino is under mounting pressure regarding his re-election campaign after he scrapped a controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenue, a decision that has led to distrust from several continental football bodies. Despite Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation, and Concacaf expressing a loss of confidence, five influential African football figures have publicly offered their support to Infantino ahead of a Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee meeting. African nations' backing is crucial for Infantino's re-election, as they were instrumental in his 2016 victory due to his pledges of significantly increasing development funding for Fifa's member associations through initiatives like 'Fifa Forward'. African football leaders, including those from Comoros and Malawi, emphasised their reliance on Fifa funds, explaining that their national governments often cannot provide adequate financial support for football development, making Infantino's grants vital. Infantino's strategy of providing substantial financial aid to member associations mirrors that of his predecessor, Sepp Blatter, who also secured African votes by offering financial assistance to financially constrained federations. In fullGianni Infantino backed by African football chiefs as he bids to cling on to Fifa presidencyMore 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
Fifa president Gianni Infantino receives boost to his chances of re-election
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA president Gianni Infantino is under pressure (PA)Fifa president Gianni Infantino is under mounting pressure regarding his re-election campaign after he scrapped a controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenue, a decision that has led to distrust from several continental football bodies. Despite Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation, and Concacaf expressing a loss of confidence, five influential African football figures have publicly offered their support to Infantino ahead of a Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee meeting. African nations' backing is crucial for Infantino's re-election, as they were instrumental in his 2016 victory due to his pledges of significantly increasing development funding for Fifa's member associations through initiatives like 'Fifa Forward'. African football leaders, including those from Comoros and Malawi, emphasised their reliance on Fifa funds, explaining that their national governments often cannot provide adequate financial support for football development, making Infantino's grants vital. Infantino's strategy of providing substantial financial aid to member associations mirrors that of his predecessor, Sepp Blatter, who also secured African votes by offering financial assistance to financially constrained federations. In fullGianni Infantino backed by African football chiefs as he bids to cling on to Fifa presidencyMore 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
