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Three FIFA Confederations Accuse Infantino of 'Fundamental Breach of Trust'

Three of FIFA's six confederations have publicly accused President Gianni Infantino of a fundamental breach of trust over his plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. In an open letter to the football family on Monday, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF criticised Infantino's conduct during the proposed privatisation of World Cup commercial rights and called for leadership that works for the game. The letter, issued jointly by the three confederations, alleges that Infantino's handling of the plan undermines the integrity of football's governing body. The proposal, which the letter describes as a sale of stakes in the World Cup, has raised concerns among the confederations about the direction of FIFA under its current leadership. The three confederations represent Europe, Asia and North and Central America, and their joint statement signals significant opposition to Infantino within FIFA's own ranks. The letter urges a shift towards transparent and accountable governance, demanding that decisions be made in the best interests of the sport rather than for commercial gain. No further details about the proposed sale have been released, but the strong wording of the letter highlights the growing tension between Infantino and some of the organisation's most powerful regional bodies.

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