After weeks of pressure, three of the world's largest continental football confederations have issued a joint open letter attacking the leadership of FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.The presidents and general secretaries of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) said the saga showed Mr Infantino "places himself above the collection that entrusted him with authority".The letter marked the latest development in more than two weeks of turmoil surrounding Mr Infantino following this year's World Cup.This is the timeline to date of how Mr Infantino became embroiled in controversy.July 27Gianni's message to 'haters'Read more July 28The FFE announcementRead more July 29The deal sweetenerRead more July 30The boycottRead more July 31The growing revoltRead more August 1The plan endsRead more August 3The legal threats and support pulledRead more August 5The apologyRead more August 6The divided confederationsRead more August 7The fallout continuesRead more August 10The open letterRead more The path forwardWhat happens nextRead more ABC/Wires
How Gianni Infantino's FIFA leadership imploded over two weeks
The FIFA president has faced more than a fortnight of international turmoil, embroiled in a World Cup sell-off saga that sparked demands for his resignation.














