FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces criticism from three confederations
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under renewed scrutiny after a joint letter from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC criticized his leadership. The letter, issued on August 10, emphasizes that football does not belong to any individual, reflecting ongoing discontent after Infantino's abandoned plan to allow private investments in FIFA competitions. The governing bodies assert that leadership should not prioritize individual power over the collective trust placed in authority. The criticism indicates persistent tensions surrounding Infantino's leadership following his controversial proposals.
- •UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC issue a joint letter criticizing Infantino
- •The letter states football belongs to no individual
- •Criticism follows Infantino's withdrawn investment plan
- •Concerns over leadership priorities and collective trust
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — UEFA and other associations reaffirm criticism of FIFA's Infantino
- 8:57 AMYahoo Sports — Embattled Infantino target of letter from three confederations
"In an open letter published on Monday, European ruling body UEFA and other football associations reaffirmed their criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino and continued to call for a fresh start at the helm of the sports' governing body. The letter was co-signed by UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations -- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC -- declared football "belongs to no individual".However, Monday's letter from the governing bodies of European football (UEFA), North and Central America (CONCACAF) and Asia (AFC), showed his critics were unbowed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 10:18 AMUEFA and other associations reaffirm criticism of FIFA's Infantino
In an open letter published on Monday, European ruling body UEFA and other football associations reaffirmed their criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino and continued to call for a fresh start at the helm of the sports' governing body. The letter was co-signed by UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 8:57 AMEmbattled Infantino target of letter from three confederations
FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations -- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC -- declared football "belongs to no individual".However, Monday's letter from the governing bodies of European football (UEFA), North and Central America (CONCACAF) and Asia (AFC), showed his critics were unbowed.
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