UEFA has declared that it has lost confidence in the current FIFA leadership under President Gianni Infantino, sharpening the conflict between European football's governing body and the world governing body.
The statement came as fallout from a controversial investment plan that was recently scrapped continued to intensify. UEFA, which had been the strongest opponent of the plan, issued the criticism even after the plan was abandoned.
The plan, which had been pushed by FIFA, was dropped amid widespread opposition. UEFA's rebuke signals a deeper rift between the two organizations, with European officials questioning the direction of global football under Infantino's leadership.
No further details were provided about what prompted the loss of confidence beyond the investment plan dispute. UEFA's public stance suggests a hardening of its position against Infantino's administration.
The dispute could have implications for future cooperation between European football and FIFA, though it remains unclear what practical steps UEFA might take next. So far, neither organization has commented further on the matter.