Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election is drawing sharper political divisions within football’s governing bodies following what multiple reports describe as a “FIFA stake sale” fiasco. According to one report, Infantino’s position is being contested through a split among regional associations, with some European federations pulling back support while others continue to back him. One outlet says five European associations withdraw support for Infantino while another five support his re-election, underscoring the lack of consensus among key stakeholders.
Another report indicates that certain confederations are considering ways to pressure him if he does not step aside. It says UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC are determined to seek his removal by paralysing FIFA’s operations and, if necessary, moving toward launching their own competitions rather than relying on FIFA under his leadership. Across the coverage, the common thread is that the dispute is escalating into a broader institutional challenge rather than remaining confined to a single election campaign.
