FIFA condemns ‘concerted effort’ to weaken Infantino

Fifa’s responsibility is to its 211 member associations and to football around the world

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Fifa’s responsibility is to its 211 member associations and to football around the world. Infantino is due to seek re-election in March of next year. We will not be distracted or distracted from the objective of strengthening the organization, meeting the needs of our Member Federations and continuing the work of making football truly global.

Furthermore, The FIFA president was democratically elected by the FIFA Member States and continues to exercise his mandate. Infantino is also unanimously backed by the 54 nations of the Confederation of African Football (Caf). Infantino has come under increasing pressure from Uefa and European football associations over his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.

In addition, The latest controversy, revealed by The Telegraph, involves the use of Uefa funds to pay for a lover of Infantine. In a statement, Uefa confirmed a payment was made along with covering the fees for an MBA course, which it said was “in line” with regulations at the time. FFE would have meant a new company being created to manage commercial and ticketing rights, with 21% sold off to a private investment company.

Moreover, The 54 CAF associations account for more than one quarter of the 211 FIFA members.

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Fifa’s responsibility is to its 211 member associations and to football around the world.
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Infantino is due to seek re-election in March of next year.
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We will not be distracted or distracted from the objective of strengthening the organization, meeting the needs of our Member Federations and continuing the work of making football truly global.
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The FIFA president was democratically elected by the FIFA Member States and continues to exercise his mandate.
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"The responsibility of FIFA is for its 211 member associations and football around the world.
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Infantino is also unanimously backed by the 54 nations of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
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Infantino has come under increasing pressure from Uefa and European football associations over his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.
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The latest controversy, revealed by The Telegraph, involves the use of Uefa funds to pay for a lover of Infantine.
according to PM News Nigeria +1
In a statement, Uefa confirmed a payment was made along with covering the fees for an MBA course, which it said was “in line” with regulations at the time.
according to Channel News Asia +2
FFE would have meant a new company being created to manage commercial and ticketing rights, with 21% sold off to a private investment company.
according to BBC Sport
The 54 CAF associations account for more than one quarter of the 211 FIFA members.
according to RPP
But Infantino continues to enjoy substantial support among Fifa’s 211 members.
according to Free Malaysia Today
PARIS: FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has endured a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan, has been accused by a British newspaper of paying off an alleged lover while at UEFA
according to New Straits Times
PUBLICITY "The recent coverage has included unfounded claims and manifestly false accusations about FIFA and its president.
according to Infobae — Últimas noticias
Those who do not have the support of FIFA member federations should not try to achieve, through accusations, innuendo or misinformation, what they cannot achieve through the democratic processes established by FIFA, "he explains.
according to Infobae — Últimas noticias
The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Infantino’s leadership following the collapse of his proposal to raise about US$4.2 billion by selling a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.
according to Free Malaysia Today
The case of the payment to mistress would have occurred at the time when Infantino was general secretary of the European confederation, a position he held from 2009 until taking over the presidency of Fifa in 2016.
according to Metrópoles

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Infantino is due to seek re-election in March of next year.
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"The responsibility of FIFA is for its 211 member associations and football around the world.
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Infantino is also unanimously backed by the 54 nations of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
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The Mexican Football Federation has publicly backed Infantino, breaking with its regional governing body, CONCACAF.
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