Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean
Gianni Infantino used opportunity to lobby for support
TL;DR
- Gianni Infantino announced FIFA-funded development projects at a Caribbean Football Union meeting, a move opposed by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.
- Multiple Concacaf nations were reportedly infuriated by Infantino's presence and actions at the meeting.
- Infantino's appearance is seen as an attempt to lobby for re-election votes among Caribbean countries.
- Concacaf, aligned with Uefa and the Asian Football Confederation, has previously demanded Infantino's resignation.
- Despite Montagliani's request for Infantino to reconsider his attendance, Infantino arrived with a large FIFA entourage.
- Individual member associations were allegedly approached by Infantino's team seeking support.
- While some nations like Mexico have declared support for Infantino, the majority of Concacaf members reportedly back Montagliani's alliance with Uefa.
- Uefa and Concacaf are exploring a joint Nations League and potentially a new global competition.