FIFA Leadership Under Fire | Macon News

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

FIFA’s president is facing a firestorm after secretly attempting to sell World Cup rights to private investors without consulting UEFA, CONCACAF, or AFC — the very bodies that govern global soccer. These confederations slammed the move as a “fundamental breach of trust,” accusing Infantino of acting above the collective and abandoning his duty. A joint letter from their leaders declared football belongs to everyone, not one person, and called for leadership that serves the game — not tries to control it. While FIFA apologized for “errors” and reaffirmed support for Infantino, the…