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UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have united to slam FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling his push to sell World Cup stakes to investors a betrayal of football’s spirit. The letter, signed by top leaders including UEFA’s Čeferin, accuses Infantino of prioritizing personal control over the game’s collective interests. His plan’s collapse exposed a deeper rift: decisions were made by FIFA staff alone, excluding elected officials and member associations — a move the federations say broke trust. FIFA defends Infantino, claiming missteps were corrected and staff still support him, but critics, including Norway and England’s football associations, are pulling support. The fallout signals a seismic shift in global football leadership.

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