OSLO: Opposition against FIFA President Gianni Infantino has intensified, with the Norwegian Football Federation calling for him to resign, while UEFA has warned of a possible boycott of FIFA competitions.
Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness said Infantino had lost the confidence of the football community and should no longer continue leading world football’s governing body.
Klaveness said FIFA needed to focus on effective governance and reforms rather than becoming involved in power struggles. She emphasized the need for greater transparency and accountability within the organization.
Meanwhile, UEFA has maintained its stance that European teams could boycott FIFA competitions unless guarantees are provided that the ownership or management of major tournaments, including the World Cup, will not be transferred to private investors.
However, Infantino has received support from the football federations of Mexico and Argentina, while the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has also backed his leadership unanimously.
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) did not directly support or oppose Infantino but expressed concerns over unilateral decision-making processes.
FIFA has defended its position, stating that all actions related to commercial rights were carried out according to the organization’s regulations.
The governing body said any issues were related to procedures and communication rather than violations of governance rules.
More read, UEFA keeps FIFA boycott in place despite policy reversal
Earlier, European football governing body UEFA said its member associations will maintain their boycott of FIFA competitions despite FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrawing his controversial proposal to sell minority stakes in the governing body’s commercial assets.
In a statement, UEFA said its 55 member associations remain committed to boycotting FIFA events, arguing that the world governing body has failed to meet the conditions they set for restoring cooperation.
