Eto'o backs FIFA president Infantino amid growing controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Samuel Eto'o expressed his support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, stating he hasn't done anything wrong despite rising pressure for him to resign. Infantino has faced scrutiny after a failed plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments. Several football federations, including UEFA, have raised concerns about his leadership, and a no-confidence vote may be on the horizon. Eto'o, also president of the Cameroonian football federation, believes the criticism stems from political maneuvering ahead of FIFA's presidential election next year. He emphasized that Infantino has changed football and provided opportunities for smaller nations in World Cup participation.
- •Samuel Eto'o supports Gianni Infantino amid growing calls for his resignation.
- •Infantino's investment plan for FIFA tournaments collapsed amid criticism.
- •Several federations, including UEFA, have voiced disapproval of Infantino's leadership.
- •Eto'o suggests that criticism is linked to upcoming FIFA elections.
- •Confederation of African Football has reaffirmed support for Infantino.
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Eto'o urges support for embattled FIFA president Infantino
"Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has thrown his support behind beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying he "hasn't done anything wrong" despite facing mounting pressure to step down over a controversial World Cup sell-off plan."President Gianni Infantino has changed football," said Eto'o, urging fellow African countries to support the Swiss official.
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