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Hewitt challenges Infantino's leadership amid FIFA controversies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:03 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Hewitt challenges Infantino's leadership amid FIFA controversies

Summary

Debbie Hewitt, chair of the English Football Association, expressed that FIFA president Gianni Infantino is 'not fit' for his role unless he addresses significant questions regarding the World Cup private investor plan and the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s ban. During a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, Hewitt and other members sought transparency on these issues, with Infantino acknowledging the need for more communication. UEFA has declared a lack of confidence in Infantino and plans to nominate a candidate against him in upcoming elections. With a submission deadline for candidacies set for November 18, the situation continues to develop.

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By the Numbers

•Debbie Hewitt demands answers from Gianni Infantino on FIFA controversies.
•FIFA Council first meeting since FIFA Forward Enterprise plan leaked.
•UEFA will identify a candidate against Infantino for March elections.
•Candidacies for FIFA president due by November 18.
•Specifics on Balogun's suspension to be released by FIFA on December 16.

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6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Infantino 'not fit to be FIFA president' without answers - Hewitt

What they're saying

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English Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt says Gianni Infantino is "not fit to be FIFA president" if he does not answer questions about his World Cup private investor plan or the Folarin Balogun case. Hewitt, who is also a FIFA vice-president, was one of a number of FIFA Council members who tried to hold Infantino to account in Zurich on Thursday at its first meeting since the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan came to light.
— Yahoo Sports

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