“A Huge Majority Support Me”: FIFA President Infantino to BBC
Gianni Infantino, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), claims he has the support of a “huge, huge majority” of world football and laughed when asked if he had considered resigning due to the failure of a plan to sell a stake in the organization of World Cups to private investors.
TL;DR
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino claims support from a "huge, huge majority" of world football.
- He dismissed questions about resignation following the failure of a plan to sell stakes in World Cup organization to private investors.
- Infantino acknowledged disagreements are normal but emphasized the need to move forward.
- UEFA had previously threatened a boycott and demanded documents related to the "FIFA Forward Enterprise" (FFE) plan.
- Infantino has since toured various countries, reportedly solidifying support for his re-election.
- He proposes increasing funding for global football development by $3.4 billion.
- Infantino apologized for communication issues regarding the FFE plan.
- He stated that answers to questions about the FFE will be provided within legal procedures.
- Infantino believes different viewpoints are healthy within FIFA and that member associations will decide on leadership.