Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership as investment plan scrapped

European football's governing body, Uefa, has publicly stated it has lost confidence in FIFA's current leadership, led by Gianni Infantino. This declaration comes in the wake of FIFA's decision to scrap a controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.

Infantino announced on Saturday that FIFA would not move forward with the investment proposal. Uefa had been a vocal opponent of the plan, even voting to boycott World Cups should it have been implemented. Other international football federations had also voiced their objections.

In a detailed statement, Uefa asserted that Infantino had failed to fulfill promises made upon his election in 2016. The organization's stance indicates a significant rift between European football authorities and the global governing body's current direction.

The statement concluded that not only Uefa but also many other members of the global football community share this lack of confidence in FIFA's leadership. The situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding the commercialization and governance of international football.

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The current Fifa leadership has not only lost Uefa's confidence but also that of many other members of the football family.