FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-election
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering giving millions of dollars to football member associations as part of his effort to get re-elected after 10 years in charge. This plan will be discussed in a FIFA Council meeting on October 15, amid criticism of his leadership and calls for reform from major football leagues.Key Facts
- Gianni Infantino has been FIFA president for 10 years and wants to be re-elected.
- He plans to discuss distributing millions of dollars to FIFA’s member associations during an October 15 meeting.
- Infantino says the exact amount will be decided through a transparent and fair process.
- There is growing opposition to Infantino’s leadership from regional football bodies and top European leagues.
- Major leagues like the English Premier League and those from Spain, Italy, and Germany have called for changes in FIFA’s governance.
- Infantino faced criticism over a plan to sell part of a new FIFA entity focused on World Cup business, but he abandoned that plan.
- FIFA presidents are limited to three terms, but Infantino argues his first partial term does not count, allowing him to run for a fourth term.
- Infantino has strong ties to powerful global figures, including President Donald Trump, whose family is connected to a former investor in FIFA’s business plans.
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