UEFA has officially thrown down the gauntlet against Gianni Infantino, stating that the FIFA president has “lost confidence” not only from UEFA but from many within the football community. This seismic declaration comes in light of Infantino’s controversial plan to distribute a one-time payment of $20 million to 211 member associations in early 2027 and to significantly boost funding allocations for the 2027-2030 cycle from $8 million to a whopping $20 million.
Aleksander Čeferin, the UEFA President, has been at the forefront of this fight, and his recent statement was blistering. He emphasized that the current FIFA leadership is not only failing to inspire trust but is also involved in “secret schemes” that are “cooked up by faceless individuals” and of “dubious benefit to the game.” In a world where transparency is crucial, UEFA’s statement cuts deep, pointing out that FIFA’s funds belong to the member associations, not to Infantino himself.
With FIFA’s reserves exceeding $5 billion, the statement also highlighted that Infantino has not been using this money to benefit the game as a whole. UEFA’s remarks were a call for “a comprehensive reckoning” regarding Infantino’s presidency. The urgency of this situation is echoed by CONCACAF’s Football Association, which has called for a “full and robust review of FIFA.” Meanwhile, the German Football Association (DFB) is demanding a complete overhaul within FIFA, indicating that the dissatisfaction runs deep.
As the football world watches closely, the question on everyone’s lips is: will this pressure lead to real change within FIFA, or will Infantino continue to navigate through this storm with the same tactics?
Kaynak: Orijinal Haber