UEFA, Concacaf pile pressure on Infantino after FIFA deal collapse
What’s next: The fallout leaves FIFA’s president facing calls for a leadership review ahead of his 2027 re-election bid.
Gianni Infantino faced mounting pressure Saturday after UEFA and Concacaf publicly attacked FIFA’s leadership following the collapse of a plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. UEFA called the withdrawal a “victory for the whole game” and said the current leadership had lost its confidence. Concacaf said the proposal reflected poor governance and called for a full review of the leadership. The backlash comes as Infantino seeks a fourth term at the FIFA Congress in March 2027. BBC Sport also reported criticism from the Asian Football Confederation, while Carlos Cordeiro, one of Infantino’s advisers, resigned amid the turmoil.