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Total split: UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF issue stern message to Infantino
Total split: UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF issue stern message to InfantinoPolitical earthquake in world football. The three most influential confederations on the planet UEFA, AFC and Concacaf have published a scathing open letter directly accusing Gianni Infantino of breaking the trust of the collective and placing himself above the beautiful game.The trigger for the conflict was the governing bodys attempt to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup. According to the statement, this proposal was pushed through in haste and behind the federations backs to avoid any kind of scrutiny or debate.The confederations categorically reject the FIFA explanation, which tried to justify the controversial move as a mere communication error. For the signatories, it amounts to a serious lapse in judgment and a direct deception of the collective.Among the irregularities highlighted is a secret meeting in Morocco attended only by direct FIFA employees, excluding the elected representatives of the Council. For this reason, the three organizations are demanding an external and independent investigation.They have also requested the preservation of all documents and records related to the case. Tensions have thus reached their highest point, leaving the governance of global football in an unprecedented crisis.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.
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