Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with football leaders to discuss his failed plan to sell part of FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. Leaders from major football regions criticized Infantino, with some calling for his resignation, while others supported him ahead of the next FIFA presidential election in 2027.Key Facts
- Gianni Infantino is FIFA President and proposed selling a minority stake in FIFA events through a plan called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).
- The FFE plan was quickly abandoned after criticism from major football confederations.
- UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF leaders publicly said Infantino should resign.
- The proposed investor was linked to Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, who is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
- Infantino is running for re-election in March 2027, with a nomination deadline on November 18.
- Some regions, including South America and parts of Asia, continue to support Infantino.
- FIFA’s Council will discuss changes to governance, finances, disciplinary procedures, and a controversial FIFA Peace Prize awarded to President Donald Trump.
- There is a push by some leaders to reduce Infantino’s powers if he remains FIFA President.
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