Infantino set to resign as FIFA President with replacements lined up
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Expected to Step Down Amid Controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is expected to resign from his position in the coming days, according to a report from the UK Times.
His impending departure follows a failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, a plan that faced significant opposition from various governing bodies.
Infantino’s proposal was linked to the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” initiative, which aimed to generate revenue for the organization but was met with widespread disapproval. The 56-year-old has expressed a desire to remain in office, but support for him is reportedly diminishing.
Sources familiar with the situation suggest he has become a “dead duck,” with challengers already being positioned for a potential succession. Notably, both the English Football Association and UEFA, the governing body for European football, have publicly indicated a loss of confidence in Infantino’s leadership.
