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Qatar has renewed complaints that the Asian Football Confederation failed to consult members before joining UEFA and CONCACAF in criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his controversial investment proposal.
Qatar has challenged the Asian Football Confederation's decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, arguing member associations were not consulted before the joint letter was released.
The Oceania Football Confederation has endorsed FIFA's decision to abandon its controversial private investment plan, though New Zealand has broken ranks by withdrawing backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of next year's election.
Malawi's football association president has thrown his support behind FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, crediting the organisation's investment in African football development for enabling the country's historic qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Mexico and Argentina's football associations have endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, bucking regional pressure as he faces mounting criticism over a shelved proposal to commercialise World Cup rights.
Jordan's football association has received eight months of delayed prize money for reaching the 2025 Arab Cup final, following accusations by its president that FIFA conditioned aid on political endorsement.
Senior African football administrators have publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he abandoned a contentious plan to monetise future World Cup revenues, offering him crucial support as he seeks re-election.
Jordan's football chief has publicly denounced FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging the governing body used promises of assistance as leverage to secure his political backing, while highlighting long-standing payment delays and tax inequities.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election prospects have deteriorated sharply after his controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors drew opposition from major continental federations, prompting several high-profile figures to position themselves as alternatives.
UEFA has formally notified FIFA President Gianni Infantino of its intention to pursue legal action over a controversial plan to sell roughly 20% of the organisation's commercial rights, including World Cup media deals, to private investors.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's grip on power has weakened considerably after his ambitious plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup operations to private investors collapsed under fierce international opposition, particularly from UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn plans to sell more than 20% of a proposed US$20 billion World Cup subsidiary to private investors, citing divisions among stakeholders over the contentious scheme.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure as the Asian Football Confederation rejects his controversial plan to privatize World Cup operations, joining UEFA and CONCACAF in opposition that now covers 137 member nations.