UEFA, Concacaf and AFC reject Gianni Infantino

The football confederations UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), Concacaf (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football), and AFC (Asian Football Confederation) jointly published an open letter on August 10, rejecting their president Gianni Infantino. In this document, they state that "football does not belong to any individual," highlighting their growing opposition to his governance.

This rejection comes amidst ongoing tensions concerning FIFA's management. The three confederations accuse Infantino of a lack of transparency in his actions and emphasize issues of accountability, indicating that there should be more consultation within the governing body of world football.

The open letter also criticizes recent plans to open up to private investors, which, although ultimately abandoned by Infantino, raised concerns among the confederations. They insist that such endeavors should not compromise the integrity and values of the sport.

The leaders of UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC thus express their break from the FIFA president, whose leadership is increasingly contested. The relationship between Infantino and these confederations may be tested, as they represent a significant number of member associations within FIFA.

The atmosphere of discontent appears to be hardening as voices rise against FIFA's decisions. The criticisms from these confederations highlight concerns related to governance and leadership within the organization, particularly on issues touching upon the ethics of football.

As the crisis escalates, Infantino remains in office, enjoying support from some other quarters, but facing growing opposition from this group of confederations that calls for a change in how football is administered.