FIFA President Gianni Infantino Faces Renewed Calls to Resign
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing renewed calls to resign after the Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness demanded his immediate resignation. This comes on the heels of a tumultuous week for Infantino, who has been under fire for a now-shelved $20 billion commercial privatization proposal. Despite the mounting pressure, Infantino has received support from the Confederation of African Football and leading figures in South American football, including the South American Football Confederation president Alejandro Dominguez.
The call for Infantino’s resignation has been backed by UEFA, which has reiterated its loss of confidence in the FIFA president. However, Infantino’s position remains far from assured, with the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF also expressing criticism of the manner in which the privatization plan was handled. The deadline for nominations for the next FIFA president is November 18, and Infantino is currently the only candidate for a fourth and final term.
The Norwegian Football Federation’s call for Infantino’s resignation is the latest development in a saga that has seen FIFA‘s governing body come under intense scrutiny. The controversy surrounding the privatization plan has sparked a wave of criticism from various football governing bodies, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Infantino will heed the calls for his resignation or continue to push for re-election.
The Confederation of African Football and the South American Football Confederation have expressed their support for Infantino, with the latter stating that “one cannot ignore the great work” done by the FIFA president. However, this support has done little to quell the criticism from other governing bodies, with UEFA and the Norwegian Football Federation remaining steadfast in their calls for Infantino’s resignation.
