FIFA is facing a widening revolt after the Asian Football Confederation sided with European and North American governing bodies over plans to boycott events in protest at the world body's investor proposals.
The Asian Football Confederation's support for UEFA and CONCACAF adds to the pressure on FIFA, which has faced pushback from three major confederations. Despite the opposition, FIFA said it will press ahead with the controversial plans, insisting that it is not selling football.
The exact details of the investor proposals were not disclosed in the reports, but the opposition from Europe, Asia, and North America signals a significant challenge to FIFA's leadership. UEFA and CONCACAF had previously threatened a boycott, and the AFC's backing strengthens that stance.