
FIFA rebels threaten non-cooperation if Infantino stays
Opponents of FIFA president Gianni Infantino are threatening non-cooperation with football's world governing body unless he resigns, according to senior UEFA sources. Some of those involved in the rebellion vow there is no going back as long as Infantino remains in office, as the fallout from his abandoned plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors intensifies. The exact form of the disruption remains unclear, but one senior figure said they would 'certainly expect' a refusal to participate in FIFA meetings. UEFA has already threatened legal action over the proposals, Wales has publicly withdrawn its support for Infantino's bid for a fourth term as FIFA president, and England's Football Association is expected to follow suit. If the threat is carried out, a refusal to attend FIFA meetings could disrupt the organisation's work and deepen the crisis around its leadership. The standoff also has practical implications for Somali football. Projects that support the sport's growth at home, including stadium work, coaching and national-team preparations, rely on FIFA funding and could face delays if the dispute blocks key decisions. The standoff in Europe may seem distant, but its effects could reach the pitches where Somali footballers hope to advance.
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