UEFA has officially called for the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a controversial multibillion-dollar deal. Infantino had attempted to finalize a 3.1 billion pound agreement to sell World Cup stakes to a private investment group associated with Josh Kushner. After facing intense criticism, the FIFA president abandoned the plan late Friday.
By Saturday, UEFA issued a formal statement expressing a total lack of trust in Infantino. The organization criticized the secretive nature of the negotiations and the lack of transparency surrounding the project. They emphasized that such underhanded schemes are detrimental to the sport and demanded accountability for those involved.
UEFA plans to collaborate with other confederations to perform an extensive review to prevent future incidents. With 55 member associations, UEFA holds the power to trigger a vote of no confidence against Infantino, as only 46 votes are required. The FIFA president, who is currently campaigning for a fourth term, now faces an uncertain future as his leadership is openly questioned by major football stakeholders.
