FIFA has condemned what it describes as an organised effort to weaken president Gianni Infantino, who continues to refuse to resign from his position. Infantino has faced pressure to step down after his plan to sell World Cup shares to private investors met with opposition from various football associations and confederations.
UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf have been the most vocal opponents of Infantino's plan. UEFA in particular issued a strong statement calling for Infantino to resign, citing an abuse of power.
Infantino ultimately scrapped the plan to sell World Cup shares. However, the Italian and Swiss national has remained in his position and will run as a candidate for FIFA president in elections scheduled for March 2027.
While UEFA opposes his candidacy, Conmebol and CAF continue to support Infantino's nomination. A FIFA spokesman stated that the organisation would not support or facilitate any presidential election process that does not comply with FIFA statutes and established democratic procedures.
FIFA subsequently claimed that recent media coverage is part of a campaign to weaken the organisation and its president. The organisation said that certain parties without support from FIFA member associations are attempting to achieve their objectives through allegations and misinformation, rather than through established democratic processes.
