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FIFA scandal: federations' trust breached
Three continental federations—the European Union, the Asian Federation, and CONCACAF—have intensified their tone against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and declared that they have lost confidence in him. This comes despite his retreat from his controversial plan to sell shares of the World Cup rights and his resignation following criticism. In a joint statement, the federations accused Infantino of fraud and deception, emphasizing that global football requires transparent management involving all parties collectively, rather than attempts at individual dominance. The statement highlighted that achievements such as expanding the World Cup tournaments and hosting the 2030 and 2034 editions were the result of international cooperation. It also affirmed that the disagreement is not about money, but about fairly distributing financial resources to support national federations and develop the sport; it rejected efforts to sow fears among federation members. This escalation follows days after the European federation announced its loss of confidence in Infantino and its continued boycott of FIFA events, despite his retreat from the plans and his apologies.
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