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UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF threaten FIFA with rival tournaments
UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF have issued a joint statement accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of undermining institutional integrity and breaking trust. The three confederations are reportedly discussing the creation of independent international football tournaments to rival those organized by FIFA.
The crisis follows a failed attempt by FIFA to launch 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' (FFE), a project intended to sell a minority stake in a subsidiary valued at approximately $20 billion. The plan aimed to secure up to $4.2 billion from private investors to commercialize World Cup rights. The confederations criticized the proposal for being submitted under restricted circumstances without significant consultation, characterizing it as a strategy to limit oversight.
In addition to the commercial dispute, the confederations expressed concerns regarding FIFA's unilateral decisions on football calendar reforms, which they claim negatively impact the interests of regional clubs and national teams. While FIFA has apologized for errors in the FFE process, the protesting confederations maintain that the issue concerns leadership and the fundamental duty of service to the football community.
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AFC · CONCACAF · FIFA · Gianni Infantino · UEFA
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The confederations accused FIFA of using a restricted proposal process to limit oversight and scrutiny. www.acorianooriental.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF issued a joint statement accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of undermining trust. questiondigital.com · athletistic.com · www.acorianooriental.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] The dispute stems from a failed attempt by FIFA to create a subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to commercialize World Cup rights. questiondigital.com · www.acorianooriental.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The confederations claim FIFA's recent calendar reforms negatively impact the interests of regional clubs and national teams. tribuna.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise project sought to attract up to $4.2 billion from private investors for a minority stake. questiondigital.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The three confederations are discussing the creation of rival international tournaments that would operate independently of FIFA. athletistic.com · tribuna.com.mx