Arab and African support bolsters Infantino's hopes in the face of the European campaign
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has secured support from several Arab and African nations, bolstering his position against calls for resignation from UEFA and CONCACAF. The conflict stems from a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
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The internal power struggle at FIFA impacts the governance of the world's most popular sport and the financial future of international football tournaments.
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Gianni Infantino's hopes of remaining FIFA president have received a boost. Four Asian countries have publicly declared their support for him, following the cancellation of a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private-sector investors.
British newspaper "Daily Mail" reported on Sunday that UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation forced Infantino into a U-turn on the plan to sell a World Cup stake worth 3.1 billion pounds sterling. UEFA and CONCACAF then called for his resignation.
UEFA begins its moves to oust Infantino, and three candidates to succeed him
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