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African football boss says FIFA elections will decide Infantino's future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:48 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

African football boss says FIFA elections will decide Infantino's future

Summary

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, stated that Gianni Infantino's presidency can only be determined through FIFA elections. UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF have accused Infantino of 'deception' related to an abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. Motsepe emphasized the need for election procedures, urging dissenters to follow the proper channels. He also indicated that CAF has consulted legal opinions regarding the controversy around the World Cup proposal, asserting no breach of rules. The Football Association of Ireland has retracted its earlier support for Infantino due to governance concerns.

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By the Numbers

•Motsepe asserts that elections are necessary to determine Infantino's future.
•UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF have accused Infantino of misleading actions.
•CAF consulted with lawyers and found no rules were breached.
•FAI rescinded its support for Infantino amid governance concerns.
•Infantino is set for re-election in March next year.

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African football boss Patrice Motsepe says the position of embattled president Gianni Infantino can only be decided by FIFA elections. Europe’s governing body UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, which oversees football in the ‌Caribbean, North and Central America, have accused Infantino of “deception” following his abandoned plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors.
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