Football confederations discuss new tournament, call for Infantino's resignation

European, Asian, and North/Central American football confederations are exploring the creation of a new international tournament that could rival FIFA's events. This move comes as these bodies publicly demand the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, advocating for leadership that prioritizes football's interests over control.

The open letter calling for Infantino's ouster is signed by the presidents of UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and CONCACAF. Infantino has faced significant criticism recently, including abandoning plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. UEFA has already signaled its intent to boycott FIFA competitions, with the Women's U20 World Cup potentially proceeding without European participation.

These discussions and demands signal a significant challenge to FIFA's authority and structure. The potential for a new tournament could offer players alternative international competition opportunities, especially if confederations decide to boycott FIFA-organized events. The situation highlights growing tensions between regional football bodies and FIFA's global leadership.

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leadership that serves football but does not try to control it