FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to chair a FIFA Council meeting as critics press for scrutiny of his leadership and possible moves to remove him. Multiple outlets describe the session as potentially contentious, with councillors expected to question Infantino over the fallout from an aborted World Cup sell-off proposal.
The agenda reported across sources includes discussion of the World Cup-related financial plans, as well as other matters raised by opponents. These include alleged links to the Folarin Balogun issue and FIFA’s decision to award Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA peace prize, which has drawn criticism. One outlet reports that Infantino had previously rejected calls for an extraordinary general meeting during the summer, and that this council meeting is occurring in hybrid form.
Ahead of the meeting, commentary pieces say Infantino may respond to the pressure by outlining or promoting proposals aimed at increasing development funding. The coverage frames the gathering as a key moment in the leadership debate following Infantino’s long-running presidency.
