Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions
Efforts to unite around a suitable candidate to replace Infantino have stepped up since his privately-backed plan was revealed and Montagliani is believed to be among the leading contenders.“Leadership in football is not a possession,” part of the letter reads. “It is not about holding – or demanding – power to be held. It is a duty of service to the football family that entrusts it.
- ▪Efforts to unite around a suitable candidate to replace Infantino have stepped up since his privately-backed plan was revealed and Montagliani is believed to be among the leading contenders.“Leadership in football is not a possession,” part
- ▪“It is not about holding – or demanding – power to be held.
- ▪It is a duty of service to the football family that entrusts it.
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The confederations said of Infantino: ‘When an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned.’ Photograph: Gabriel Aponte/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe confederations said of Infantino: ‘When an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned.’ Photograph: Gabriel Aponte/Getty ImagesFootball politicsUefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitionsConfederations write open letter damning Fifa presidentConcacaf president Montagliani seen as top contenderNick Ames and Matt HughesMon 10 Aug 2026 06.02 EDTLast modified on Mon 10 Aug 2026 06.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUefa, the Asian Football Confederation and…
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