Anter Isaac downplays FIFA concerns ahead of Asian confederation meeting
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Football Australia chair Anter Isaac has dismissed recent concerns regarding FIFA's controversial World Cup privatization efforts. Speaking ahead of a meeting of Asian confederation officials in Tokyo, Isaac indicated that it is 'premature' to discuss support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, even as he noted a global rebound in support for Infantino despite earlier criticisms from officials in Europe and North America.
- •Isaac comments ahead of Asian confederation officials meeting in Tokyo.
- •He supports FIFA's current direction amidst privatization concerns.
- •Infantino's leadership has seen a global rebound in support.
- •Criticism of FIFA has stemmed from Europe and North America.
- 4:40 AMThe Guardian Sport — Football Australia chair Anter Isaac dismisses recent Fifa ructions as ‘growing pains’
"Isaac appears to back current direction of world governing body But ‘premature’ to talk about support for Gianni Infantino Football Australia chair Anter Isaac has played down concerns around the controversial World Cup privatisation push engineered by Gianni Infantino ahead of a meeting of Asian confederation officials in Tokyo this week. Isaac’s sentiments come amid a global rebound in support for the embattled Fifa president, who at one stage appeared unlikely to be able to continue in his role following criticism led by officials in Europe and North America. Continue reading...
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