Infantino's funding strategy proves decisive despite opposition
1 Oct 9 · 4d ago · 6 articles · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
Infantino's substantial investment in developing regions has secured the backing of Africa (54 nations with over a quarter of votes), South America, and Oceania—roughly half of Fifa's 211 members. UEFA sought a challenger who could unite opposition, but Infantino's global campaign and financial commitments have proved insurmountable. The split remains: UEFA, Concacaf, and Asia oppose Infantino; Africa, South America, and Oceania support him.
“We have invested $1bn in 10 years in Africa”
Gianni Infantino, Fifa president · rss ↗
Gianni Infantino Fifa presidentVictor Montagliani Concacaf president, potential challengerUEFA European football confederationRamon Vega Former Tottenham and Switzerland defenderAfrican nations 54 Fifa member associations
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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 2 claims were published in its stretch
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first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago · also BBC Football, BBC Sport, BBC
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first by Japan Today, 11h ago · also Yahoo Sports
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