The BBC has queried Fifa president Gianni Infantino about his support from Conmebol, the South American football governing body, following his controversial bid to sell private stakes in the World Cup—an initiative that was later abandoned. Infantino did not answer the questions, and he was in Colombia attending the inauguration of new president Abelardo de la Espriella. Calls for his resignation have surged due to the scandal. The BBC video highlights the key issues, urging Infantino to clarify his position. Further insights are available in a related piece detailing the president’s life involving politicians, private jets, and power dynamics.
BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
The BBC has asked Fifa president Gianni Infantino if he has the support of football's South American governing body, Conmebol.
Infantino has faced multiple calls to resign following his highly controversial bid to sell private stakes in the World Cup – a plan that was later abandoned.
The Fifa head did not answer the BBC’s questions and was in Colombia attending the inauguration of the new president, Abelardo de la Espriella.
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