In an open letter revealed on Monday, the three confederations said trust had been broken through deception, and that no individual should place himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority.

Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.

Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.