Nordic soccer associations have ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA boss Infantino
Summary
Six soccer associations from Nordic countries said they no longer trust FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership. They joined other soccer groups in calling for an investigation into FIFA’s recent plans to involve private investors in World Cup profits.Key Facts
- The six Nordic associations are from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands.
- They issued a joint statement expressing concern about FIFA’s governance and decision-making.
- They support UEFA, the main European soccer group, and its measures against FIFA’s recent plans.
- The Nordic groups want FIFA to guarantee that no private owners will control its competitions or governance.
- Infantino proposed selling future World Cup profits to private investors, which caused backlash.
- Other soccer organizations like the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have also criticized FIFA’s plans.
- The Nordic associations support calls for an independent investigation into FIFA’s recent proposals.
- They want FIFA to review its governance to ensure it follows rules about independence, transparency, and accountability set in 2016.
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