Infantino: The majority is with me, I have no intention of resigning
President of the International Football Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino claims to enjoy the support of the "huge, huge majority" of world football, reports the BBC.
TL;DR
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino claims widespread support from "huge majority" of world football.
- He rejected questions about resigning after a failed commercial rights plan.
- Infantino has engaged in global diplomacy to strengthen his position.
- He promised to increase football development funding by $3.4 billion.
- UEFA had formally requested key documents related to the "FIFA Forward Enterprise" (FFE) project.
- Infantino apologized to the FIFA Council for communication issues regarding the FFE project.
- His re-election for a fourth presidential term next year seems likely, with the candidate application deadline approaching.
- Infantino attended the first U15 World Championship in Azerbaijan, noting the participation of Russia.
- He expressed a desire for more dialogue with UEFA to improve relations.