Infantino claims global backing amid FIFA transparency row — SkimNews
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- Gianni Infantino insists he has the backing of the "vast, vast majority" of world football, dismissing questions about resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.
- UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and Concacaf previously signed a letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" over the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.
- UEFA has given FIFA a deadline of 2 November to release all key FFE documents, with its general secretary saying fundamental questions remain unanswered.
- Infantino has traveled globally to shore up support, securing endorsements from the Asian Football Confederation and all African countries, making his re-election next year appear inevitable.
- The FIFA Council told Infantino he was not "fit to be FIFA president" if he did not provide requested FFE documents, to which he apologized for poor "communication and consultation."
- Infantino has proposed increasing global football development funding by $3.4bn (£2.6bn).
Why it matters: Infantino's consolidation of support from Asia and Africa, despite formal censure from UEFA and other confederations, shifts power dynamics within FIFA. The $3.4bn development pledge directly appeals to the majority of member associations who will vote in the March election, making his re-election likely even as transparency demands go unmet.
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