Montagliani requests Infantino stay away from youth tournament in Dominican Republic
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Gianni Infantino has been asked by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani to refrain from attending the CFU Under-14 Series in the Dominican Republic this weekend. Montagliani cited the ongoing governance issues surrounding FIFA as a reason for his request, stating Infantino's presence could detract from the competition's technical focus. Infantino was initially invited to the event before controversy erupted over his proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, which has drawn heavy criticism. Despite the situation, Infantino received a warm welcome upon his arrival in the Dominican Republic, and some Concacaf nations continue to support his bid for a fourth term as FIFA president.
- •Montagliani requests Infantino reconsider attendance at youth tournament.
- •Concerns raised over governance crisis within FIFA.
- •Infantino invited before controversy surrounding FIFA Forward Enterprise.
- •Tournament is a key development event supported by FIFA.
- •Some Concacaf nations continue to back Infantino's presidency.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament
- 2:29 PMBBC Sport — Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament
"Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.
"Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:30 PMInfantino asked to stay away from youth tournament
Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 2:29 PMInfantino asked to stay away from youth tournament
Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.
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