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- Gianni Infantino dismissed calls to resign, claiming the 'vast, vast majority' of Fifa's 211 member associations back him amid fallout from the failed Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.
- Uefa, Asian Football Confederation, and Concacaf leaders signed a letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust 'through deception' over the FFE plan to sell commercial rights to a private firm.
- Uefa demanded Fifa release all key FFE documents by 2 November, with general secretary Theodore Theodoridis stating fundamental questions remain unaddressed.
- Infantino admitted Fifa had done 'some things which are maybe less good' and apologized to the Fifa Council for poor communication and consultation on the FFE initiative.
- Asian Football Confederation fully endorsed Infantino after its president Sheikh Salman reversed position, bolstering the president's re-election prospects for 2025.
- Infantino confirmed he is traveling globally to secure support, citing endorsements from all African countries and ongoing dialogue to repair relations with Uefa.
Why it matters: Infantino’s ability to rally backing from Asia and Africa despite institutional criticism from Uefa shifts the balance of power within global football governance, making his re-election likely even as transparency demands go unmet by a key deadline. The $3.4bn development fund proposal may further sway smaller nations.
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