FIFA’s Top Boss Under Fire: Three Confederations Blast Infantino in Open Letter

Three of FIFA’s six continental confederations have publicly turned against President Gianni Infantino, accusing him of a “fundamental breach of trust” over a proposed deal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. In an open letter released Monday (August 10) and addressed to the “football family,” UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) attacked Infantino’s conduct during the negotiations. The confederations stopped short of calling for his resignation, but they demanded leadership that “works for the game” rather than for personal or private interests. The letter marks a rare public split within FIFA’s leadership, as three of its six regional bodies—representing Europe, North America, and Asia—united against the organization’s president. The specific details of the proposed sale were not disclosed in the draft, but the confederations stated that Infantino’s actions had eroded trust in his ability to lead impartially. “We believe the current situation is untenable,” the letter reportedly states, urging FIFA’s leadership to realign with the values of transparency and fairness. No immediate response from Infantino or FIFA was mentioned in the source material.