SportsInfantino’s grip on FIFA weakens after investor plan controversy

UEFA says it is weighing legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and others linked to a withdrawn plan. The proposal would have sold a stake in the World Cup to American private equity interests. Infantino shelved it after three of the six football confederations threatened to boycott FIFA competitions. Pressure is now growing for him to resign. Several candidates, including Canada’s Victor Montagliani, are emerging for a leadership challenge.

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