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Uefa says it has lost confidence in Fifa leadership

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership after Fifa dropped a controversial investment plan.

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Gianni Infantino watches on during the 2026 World Cup

Uefa says it has lost confidence in the current Fifa leadership of Gianni Infantino as the fallout from the scrapped controversial investment plan intensified. Gianni Infantino has been the president of Fifa since February 2016.

What did Fifa decide on Saturday?

On Saturday, Infantino said Fifa would no longer proceed with the proposal to sell stakes in the governing body's competitions to private investors.

Why did Uefa respond so strongly?

Uefa - which governs European football - had earlier voted to boycott World Cups if the plans went ahead, and other governing bodies also voiced their opposition.

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What did Uefa say about Infantino's leadership?

In a lengthy statement, Uefa said Infantino had

failed to deliver
on promises he made when elected in 2016.

The statement added that

The current Fifa leadership has not only lost Uefa's confidence but also that of many other members of the football family
.

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This article was sourced from bbc

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