Infantino Faces Crisis Over FIFA Stake Sale Proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is convening a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he seeks to stabilize his position following the collapse of his proposal to sell 20% of FIFA's commercial rights to private investment for $4.2 billion. This proposal, which involved a company linked to U.S.

President Donald Trump, has faced severe criticism from various quarters, particularly from UEFA, which accused Infantino of compromising the integrity of the game and expressed a lack of confidence in his leadership. This situation has raised concerns about Infantino's re-election for a fourth term at the FIFA Congress scheduled for March in Morocco, which had previously seemed assured.

Several European federations have withdrawn their support for him. Additionally, FIFA Secretary General expressed disappointment over the "sad and reproachable series of events" that led to the abandonment of the project, emphasizing the importance of the institution's mission despite the turmoil.