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UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
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Key Points:
- UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC have condemned FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, calling it a “fundamental breach of trust” and accusing him of placing himself above the collective interests of football institutions.
- The confederations co-signed an open letter criticizing Infantino’s leadership, emphasizing that football belongs to players, fans, clubs, and member associations, not any individual or institution.
- Despite FIFA apologizing for the failed plan, the letter accused Infantino of a failure of judgment rather than mere communication errors and highlighted concerns about lack of transparency in FIFA's crisis meeting in Morocco.
- Several football bodies, including Norway’s soccer federation and the English FA, have withdrawn support for Infantino’s re-election, with UEFA previously threatening to boycott FIFA competitions in protest.
- FIFA defended Infantino against attempts to undermine his leadership, following reports about a controversial exit payment to a former UEFA staffer linked to Infantino’s tenure there.
