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Gianni Infantino ‘has lost Uefa’s confidence’ after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan

TradeNews USA US markets desk (2026-08-01): Infantino ditched proposals after widespread backlash Uefa adds: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes’ Uefa has warned Gianni Infantino that his style… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

· The Guardian

Gianni Infantino ‘has lost Uefa’s confidence’ after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan
  • Infantino ditched proposals after widespread backlash

  • Uefa adds: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes’

Uefa has warned Gianni Infantino that his style of leadership cannot continue in demanding a thorough and fundamental review of Fifa’s governance.

In a strongly worded statement that referred to “secret schemes”, “shabby backroom deals” and “faceless individuals”, the Uefa leadership made clear it wants change at the top of Fifa, despite the world governing body’s overnight U-turn in abandoning Infantino’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and other competitions.

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