Infantino has broken trust 'through deception' - confederation presidents

BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsClose menu BBC SportMenuHomeFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby UTennisGolfCyclingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCommonwealth GamesCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandNews FeedsHelp & FAQsFootballScores & FixturesTablesWorld CupFollow Your TeamPre-Season FixturesGossipTransfersWomenEuropeanLeagues & CupsQuizzesInfantino has broken trust 'through deception' - confederation presidentsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was first elected in 2016 Football issues correspondentPublished7 minutes agoFifa and its president Gianni Infantino have been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation. The letter, signed by the presidents and general secretaries, said recent controversy over the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal was fundamentally about "the integrity of the game, and the integrity of those elected to lead it". FFE would have meant a new company being created to manage commercial and ticketing rights of all Fifa competitions, including the World Cups, with 21% sold off to a private investment company. It was aborted after widespread criticism from several confederations, led by Uefa which has threatened a boycott of all Fifa competitions. "When trust is broken through deception, when an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned," the letter read. It comes after Fifa issued a statement on Saturday evening which strongly criticised a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and Infantino. The letter called for a review to be "conducted by a fully independent third party" after Fifa committed to present a report to the Fifa Council in October. Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president Norway call for Infantino to resign as Mexico and Conmebol chief back president ShortsPreviousNext0:29Messi honoured by team-mate after goal. 00:00:29, play videoMessi honoured by team-mate after goal0:31Celtic can't wait to get O'Neill back. 00:00:31, play videoCeltic can't wait to get O'Neill back0:19Dead ball or no dead ball? 00:00:19, play videoDead ball or no dead ball?1:18'Big names don't win titles' 00:01:18, play video'Big names don't win titles'1:21McCann takes responsibility for Celtic thumping. 00:01:21, play videoMcCann takes responsibility for Celtic thumping0:48Guenther Steiner on returning to Silverstone. 00:00:48, play videoGuenther Steiner on returning to SilverstoneTop storiesInfantino has broken trust 'through deception' - confederation presidents Live. Transfer latest: Crystal Palace & Everton agree Johnson & McNeil swap deal The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record Liza lands a major film job but her past could derail everything The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record Money problems and broken dreams - why is it so hard to run a cycling team? Mudryk's emotional return and 'leader' Palmer - inside Chelsea's pre-season Brazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts 'What a throw!' - Southern Brave's two stunning run outs. Video'What a throw!' - Southern Brave's two stunning run outs Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up 39 moves across five countries - football's ultimate journeyman Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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