Why the Global South Is Standing by Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is having the worst month of his decade in office, An abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial future to private investors has triggered accusations of a "fundamental breach of trust" from UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football C..

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Despite facing significant backlash from European football bodies over an abandoned commercial deal, FIFA President Gianni Infantino maintains strong support from federations in Africa and South America.

UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation have accused Infantino of a "fundamental breach of trust" and called for his resignation.
The Confederation of African Football (54 member federations) and Argentina's federation have unanimously reaffirmed their support for him.
Supporters believe Infantino's tenure has led to a redistribution of attention and investment towards regions outside Europe, benefiting continental competitions and national teams.

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