Nordic federations turn on Infantino as FIFA crisis deepens | OneFootball

FIFA’s institutional crisis has intensified, with Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands jointly withdrawing confidence in Gianni Infantino and the current leadership. The intervention lands months before elections and amid debate over the organisation’s future model.

According to Superdeporte, the Nordic bloc’s move follows weeks of mounting dissent triggered by the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, which explored private investment in commercial rights including the World Cup. The plan sparked political shockwaves and opened a rift with UEFA, the AFC and CONCACAF.

The loss of support compounds earlier public disagreements from England, Wales, Ireland and New Zealand, while in Norway there have even been calls for the Swiss official to resign. Critics are demanding greater transparency and an independent investigation into recent decisions.

Infantino answered publicly during a meeting with Caribbean Football Union representatives, defending his management approach and issuing a message widely read as a swipe at the game’s traditional powers. He argued that some do not want others to grow and that narrowing the gap requires more economic and sporting opportunities across all 211 member associations.

At stake is not just a proposal but the balance of power inside FIFA, the allocation of resources and future influence among confederations.

With elections looming and opposition increasingly coordinated, Infantino’s presidency faces one of its most delicate periods. He still retains significant backing beyond Europe and insists his project seeks to democratise football’s global growth. The political battle shows little sign of abating.

Source: Superdeporte

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