Ecuador and Venezuela football federations back FIFA President Infantino after U-turn on commercial plan

The football federations of Ecuador and Venezuela have voiced strong support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, celebrating the organization's decision to abandon a controversial plan to privatize World Cup commercial operations. Francisco Egas, head of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), described the reversal as "the most accurate and coherent decision" aligned with good governance principles for football. Similarly, the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) highlighted the importance of FIFA offering apologies and acknowledging past missteps, deeming it a sign of sound leadership. This stance aligns with CONMEBOL's expressed concerns about FIFA's commercial initiatives proceeding without sufficient institutional dialogue. The federations' backing signals a unified front in favor of Infantino's direction for international football governance.