CONCACAF requests Infantino to skip youth tournament amid governance issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino not to attend the CFU U-14 Series in the Dominican Republic this weekend. Montagliani cited a governance crisis at FIFA as the reason, indicating that Infantino's presence could overshadow the event. Infantino is under pressure from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF to resign following controversies surrounding his leadership. He plans to attend despite the request, having already been welcomed by local officials. Montagliani's letter highlights concerns over media attention detracting from the competition's focus on youth development.
- •Montagliani sent a letter to Infantino regarding his attendance.
- •Infantino is facing pressure to resign from multiple confederations.
- •The CFU U-14 Series is scheduled for this weekend in the Dominican Republic.
- •Infantino seeks a fourth term as FIFA president until 2031.
- •Local officials have expressed support for Infantino's presence in the country.
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis
"The pressure on Gianni Infantino has led CONCACAF to reportedly ask the FIFA president to skip upcoming tournament.
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