FIFA President Faces Revolt: Uefa, Asia, and Concacaf Demand Resignation

Three of football’s most powerful governing bodies have publicly called for Gianni Infantino to step down as president of FIFA. In a rare joint open letter, Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and Concacaf accused Infantino of breaking their trust and failing to lead with transparency. The letter demands “leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it.” The move marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict over Infantino’s failed Football Forward Enterprise scheme. The three confederations say the project was launched without proper consultation and that Infantino has not acknowledged his mistake. They argue his unilateral actions have damaged the credibility of world football’s governing body. Sources suggest that Concacaf president Victor Montagliani is now seen as a leading candidate to replace Infantino if he is forced out. The letter stops short of naming a successor, but the pressure on Infantino is clear. The three bodies are also discussing the possibility of organising rival competitions, a move that could reshape the international football calendar. Infantino has not yet responded publicly to the letter. The coming weeks will be critical in determining whether he can survive this challenge or whether the confederations will follow through on their threat to create a new structure outside FIFA’s control.