UEFA Declares No Confidence in Infantino Over Failed $20 Billion World Cup Plan
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Updated · The Boston Globe · Aug 1
UEFA Declares No Confidence in Infantino Over Failed $20 Billion World Cup Plan
3 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Aug 1
Summary
UEFA said no option should be off the table for Gianni Infantino after FIFA withdrew his $20 billion World Cup spinoff plan, escalating the fight from blocking the deal to challenging his presidency.
CONCACAF joined the pressure Saturday by demanding accountability and a full leadership review, while Asia had already opposed the proposal that critics said was pushed unilaterally and in secret.
55 UEFA members had agreed to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions, and the revolt spread inside FIFA as adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned and COO Kevin Lamour said staff were deceived.
Nov. 18 is the deadline for candidates to enter the next FIFA presidential race before the March vote in Rabat; Infantino can seek one more term, though UEFA now says trust in his leadership has collapsed.