FIFA President Gianni Infantino Declines to Address His Future While at U20 Women's World Cup
FIFA said the $20 billion plan collapsed after backlash and boycott threats from UEFA and other stakeholders.
- On Saturday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the opening of the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Katowice, Poland, declining to address questions about his abandoned $20 billion commercial rights plan.
- Infantino dropped the $20 billion proposal in late July following fierce backlash and boycott threats from UEFA and other major stakeholders opposing the commercial rights valuation.
- In a Thursday court filing, FIFA accused UEFA of conducting a "smear campaign against FIFA and its leadership," alleging the European body seeks to preserve its market dominance.
- Despite calls to resign, Infantino retains support from African and South American confederations; Benin Football Federation president Marcellin Bocove stated Africa prioritizes development over governance disputes.
- European figures play a prominent role in efforts to unseat Infantino before next year's FIFA election, while legal proceedings regarding the initial commercial attempt remain ongoing.
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The football world is still waiting for answers from Gianni Infantino after the recent controversy. But the FIFA president refuses to answer questions. “It is not the right time or place,” Infantino says.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino declines to address his future while at U20 Women's World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino declined to answer questions about his future as he arrived at the opening of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup while under continuing pressure since abandoning his plan to sell off World Cup profits.
Infantino tight-lipped on abandoned proposal, says FIFA focused on growth
KATOWICE, Poland, Sept 5 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who attended the opening match of the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Katowice on Saturday, remained tight-lipped about whether he regrets his abandoned proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup.The event is the first tournament organised by world so
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