Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:25pm on 07 Aug 2026,Friday Sports
FIFA's leadership crisis deepened as football bodies split over President Gianni Infantino's future following the collapse of his proposed $4.2 billion commercial rights sell-off. Norway called for Infantino's resignation, saying he had lost the football community's trust, while UEFA maintained its boycott threat. CONCACAF and the AFC also criticised FIFA's handling of the proposal, though several Asian members backed Infantino. Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay and the Confederation of African Football reaffirmed support for the FIFA chief, urging institutional continuity ahead of the 2027 Congress. FIFA apologised for mistakes in the proposal's rollout, insisting governance rules were followed despite widespread criticism over communication and decision-making. (PC: The Telegraph)
