UEFA and Infantino clash anew
The article addresses the escalating crisis between UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. UEFA has withdrawn from the planned boycott of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place in Poland, opting instead to increase political and legal pressures on Infantino ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election. The crisis began with a dispute over Infantino’s plan to establish a commercial entity that would sell broadcasting rights for tournaments—including the World Cup—to private investors, which angered UEFA and several other football associations, prompting FIFA to back down from the project. This conflict has led to a decline in trust among many European and international federations regarding Infantino’s leadership, amid growing calls for administrative reviews and the possibility of a vote of no confidence. Widespread opposition also remains against plans to sell or monetize World Cup rights. As the option of boycotting diminishes, attention is turning to rallying votes within FIFA’s general assembly, where Europe holds 55 votes. The confrontation could potentially escalate to an attempt to oust Infantino before the 2027 elections, amid increasing criticism of transparency issues and decision-making practices within FIFA.
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