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Infantino’s opponents developing new framework for running world football
Gianni Infantino’s opponents are working together to produce a new framework for running world football to replace what they regard as a system of patronage that Fifa has adopted since he replaced Sepp Blatter as president 10 years ago.
TL;DR
- Confederations Uefa, Concacaf, and AFC are collaborating on a new policy document for FIFA's future governance.
- This effort is a response to FIFA's perceived system of patronage under Gianni Infantino.
- Key considerations include FIFA's role, structure, governance model, and financial distribution.
- If ignored, this framework could be adopted by a presidential challenger or form the basis of a breakaway organization.
- Uefa, Concacaf, and AFC have threatened to organize new competitions if the standoff with FIFA leadership persists.
- Uefa is maintaining a boycott of the Under-20 Women's World Cup unless FIFA agrees to an independent review of its World Cup sell-off plans.