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Crisis at FIFA: UEFA, Asia, and Concacaf Oppose Gianni Infantino
The UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf confederations have sent a joint letter against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, escalating the controversy over the privatization of the World Cups.
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and Concacaf have released a joint letter that openly criticizes Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, amid the controversy regarding the intention to privatize the World Cups. This project has generated significant divisions within the football community, with differing positions among the confederations.
Despite the opposition from these three confederations, Infantino continues to have the backing of the African Football Confederation (CAF) and Conmebol. Meanwhile, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has expressed support for Infantino's candidacy for re-election.