Six Arab Federations Back Infantino Amid FIFA Revolt

Six Arab football federation heads from Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt and Mauritania jointly endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, with four signatories serving on the FIFA Council. They praised his leadership and global football development efforts. Infantino is seeking re-election after UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF called for his resignation over an abandoned proposal to sell private investors 20 percent of World Cup commercial rights for about $4.2 billion.

The heads of six Arab football associations, including Qatar and Morocco, jointly endorsed Gianni Infantino despite controversy over his abandoned private-investment proposal. UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF called for his resignation after the plan to sell 20 percent of World Cup commercial rights was scrapped. The Football Association of Ireland also withdrew support. With federations divided, Infantino needs a simple majority in the forthcoming FIFA presidential election.

Federation presidents from Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt and Mauritania backed Gianni Infantino in a joint declaration, with four also sitting on the FIFA Council. UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF, representing 136 FIFA associations, accused him of breaching trust and demanded his resignation. His withdrawn plan would have sold investors a 20 percent commercial-rights stake for about $4.2 billion while offering each member association at least $20 million in development funding.

Six Arab federations—Qatar, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan and Mauritania—renewed their support for Gianni Infantino as opposition to his leadership escalated over a private-investment project. Their leaders praised his global development work and commitment to expanding opportunities. Four signatories sit on the FIFA Council, increasing the endorsement’s institutional weight. Infantino is preparing for March’s presidential election while governing bodies across three continents criticize his administration and seek his departure.

The federation presidents of Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt and Mauritania declared confidence in Gianni Infantino, and four are FIFA Council members. Their intervention followed resignation demands from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF, which represent 136 of FIFA’s 211 associations and accused Infantino of breaching trust. His abandoned proposal would have sold a 20 percent stake in a commercial-rights entity for roughly $4.2 billion and offered substantial development funding to member associations.

Six Arab soccer federation leaders from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan expressed full support and confidence in Gianni Infantino as he fought to retain the FIFA presidency. Four of the supporters are FIFA Council members. Their statement praised his efforts to develop football globally, widen regional opportunities and unite communities. The endorsement came amid a revolt triggered by Infantino’s failed plan to sell private-equity investors stakes connected to the World Cup.

Six Arab football federations, including Qatar and Morocco, endorsed Gianni Infantino as opposition grew over his collapsed private-investment initiative. The joint statement praised his leadership, global development efforts and ability to expand opportunities. UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF criticized his conduct and called for his resignation. Infantino, seeking re-election, had proposed separating World Cup commercial rights and selling investors a 20 percent stake for around $4.2 billion before withdrawing the plan after widespread opposition.

CAF President and FIFA Vice President Patrice Motsepe argued that Gianni Infantino’s future should be settled by FIFA’s 211 member associations in the March election, rather than through demands for an early resignation. CAF backed Infantino, while Ireland withdrew support and UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF said trust had been broken through alleged deception. Infantino faces sustained criticism over his abandoned proposal to sell stakes associated with the World Cup to private investors.

Six Arab national football associations—Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt and Mauritania—gave Gianni Infantino unequivocal support during FIFA’s leadership crisis. Four federation heads are FIFA Council members. They praised Infantino’s commitment to worldwide football development and Arab participation in the sport. The endorsement followed resistance from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF to his failed proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, which was intended to attract about $4.2 billion.

Football associations from Qatar, Morocco, Lebanon, Sudan, Egypt and Mauritania issued a joint statement giving Gianni Infantino full support ahead of the next presidential election. They praised his work expanding football opportunities and connecting communities. Four signatories are FIFA Council members, lending the statement additional weight. The endorsement followed calls from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF for Infantino to resign after his failed effort to secure private investment in FIFA competitions.

Six Arab federation chiefs from Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt and Mauritania endorsed Gianni Infantino as opposition increased before the FIFA presidential election. Four signatories are FIFA Council members. Their statement praised his football-development record, expansion of regional opportunities and promotion of cooperation. UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF called for Infantino to resign after his withdrawn proposal to sell private investors 20 percent of FIFA competition commercial rights, expected to raise about $4.2 billion.

The football federations of Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan declared full support for Gianni Infantino, describing confidence in his leadership and appreciation for his global development efforts. Four endorsing leaders are FIFA Council members. The backing came as UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC opposed his failed proposal to sell World Cup-related stakes to private investors. The text says UEFA threatened legal action and a tournament boycott, increasing pressure on Infantino.

Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan and Mauritania jointly declared full support for Gianni Infantino despite mounting resistance to his presidency. The article emphasizes Morocco’s importance as a 2030 World Cup co-host and identifies four endorsers—including Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa—as FIFA Council members. UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF criticized Infantino’s handling of the failed private-investment plan and demanded his departure, while the Arab federation leaders reaffirmed confidence in his leadership.