FIFA Leadership Under Fire | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have united to slam FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling his push to sell World Cup stakes to investors a betrayal of football’s spirit. The letter, signed by top leaders including UEFA’s Čeferin, accuses Infantino of prioritizing personal control over the game’s collective interests. His plan’s collapse exposed a deeper rift: decisions were made by FIFA staff alone, excluding elected officials and member associations — a move the federations say broke trust. FIFA defends Infantino, claiming missteps were corrected and staff still support him, but critics…