CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani asks FIFA president Gianni Infantino to stay away from an upcoming youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic, according to multiple outlets. The request comes ahead of the weekend event, which features Under-14s competition.
Montagliani says Infantino’s presence would overshadow the tournament, undermining its focus on youth football. Several reports link the move to wider unrest around Infantino’s leadership, describing a governance crisis at FIFA and mounting opposition. One account cites a letter from Montagliani saying Infantino’s attendance would be “undermining” for the Under-14s event. Other reports frame the request as part of pressure on Infantino to resign, including calls from multiple confederations.
While outlets agree on the core facts—that CONCACAF made the request and that it is tied to concerns over the FIFA leadership situation—there are minor differences in emphasis. Some focus on the potential impact on the tournament itself, while others highlight the broader coalition of confederations and the level of pressure on Infantino.
