Uefa demands Fifa leadership change in bombshell statement against Gianni Infantino
- Uefa has declared a loss of confidence in Fifa President Gianni Infantino‘s leadership following his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
- FIFA was compelled to abandon the private equity investment scheme after significant backlash from multiple football federations, including Uefa, and internal protests.
- Infantino’s long-term adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in protest, and Fifa’s chief operating officer accused Infantino of deceiving staff over the proposals.
- Uefa criticised Infantino for “failing to deliver” on his promises of transparency and proper use of Fifa funds, labelling the proposed deal as “shabby, back room, opaque”.
- Uefa plans to collaborate with its associations and other confederations to review the situation and ensure such incidents do not recur, with all options remaining open.
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