Patrice Motsepe, the billionaire president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has spearheaded a wave of support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite a growing rift in global football governance

UEFA and CONCACAF have called on Infantino to quit - but their ploy to depose him has hit a roadblock after four Asian nations reiterated confidence in his leadership.

The FIFA President’s initial plan to sell stakes of the World Cup led to widespread boycotts and condemnation.