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Infantino's backers and critics
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing intense pressure and calls for his resignation after the failure of a controversial 20-billion-euro investment plan. The plan aimed to sell stakes in an investment entity that controls major tournaments like the World Cup to private investors. The criticism has led to threats from Europe to boycott future World Cup matches. Although Infantino withdrew the plan, he encountered resignations and escalated protests from European and global associations demanding his departure, while associations from South America and Africa supported him. The European Union, along with its council and team, issued a clear condemnation of the proposals, portraying them as non-transparent deals, while countries like Qatar, Indonesia, and the Philippines expressed their support for Infantino and his leadership. Preparations are underway to elect a new president in the March 2027 elections. Infantino continues to face allegations of eroding trust amid growing divisions both internally and externally among supporters and opponents.
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