Infantino Confronts Major FIFA Rebellion

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has recently faced a significant internal crisis, encountering a rebellion from members of the federation's board who are seeking to hold an extraordinary board meeting to discuss his decisions and the challenges he is facing. One of the most contentious issues is Infantino's plan to sell shares in the World Cup, which was met with widespread rejection from board members—especially after he revealed his intention to sell 20% of a private operating company for the World Cup to Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, from the White House. The disagreements also included calls for an independent review of the decision to lift the suspension of player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup, a move that sparked widespread controversy—particularly after phone communications with U.S. President Trump came to light. Prominent members, such as the European Union and CONCACAF, condemned Infantino’s plans and called for a comprehensive review of FIFA’s governance mechanisms, while the African Union and South America continue to fully support him. Opponents warned of the possibility of escalating efforts to impeach him, including calling for an emergency conference and a vote of no-confidence—especially if Infantino refuses to conduct an independent review or resigns. Increasing calls for his removal are emerging amid declining popularity and accusations of violating rules of political neutrality.

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