Top Africa football leaders back Infantino after FIFA selloff scandal
Five influential African football leaders have publicly supported FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces leadership challenges. This backing comes despite Infantino abandoning a controversial plan to sell future World Cup revenue rights.
Why it matters
The support from African football administrators is critical for Infantino's bid to retain his presidency in the upcoming FIFA election.
Five influential African football leaders back Gianni Infantino amid World Cup private investment row.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe at the World Cup 2026 [Daniel Cole/Reuters] By Reuters Published On 4 Aug 2026 4 Aug 2026 Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the continent’s 54 members for backing in a bid to keep his job.
Five of the continent’s influential football leaders have issued statements that offer Infantino support, despite also welcoming the decision to drop his controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenue.
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