Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing backlash from Concacaf nations for allegedly hijacking a Caribbean Football Union meeting to lobby for re-election votes. The incident has exacerbated existing tensions regarding FIFA's governance and funding distribution.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights ongoing power struggles within global sports governance and concerns over the ethical use of FIFA development funds.
Gianni Infantino’s behaviour in the Dominican Republic infuriated many Concacaf nations. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA Gianni Infantino’s behaviour in the Dominican Republic infuriated many Concacaf nations. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA Fifa Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean Gianni Infantino used opportunity to lobby for support
Fifa president was asked to stay away from CFU meeting
Prefer the Guardian on Google Gianni Infantino has risked alienating numerous Concacaf nations, whose support he is seeking in his re-election campaign, by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to announce Fifa-funded development projects for the region with millions of dollars that had been delayed for months.
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