Fifa’s Crisis: A Day-by-Day Account of Gianni Infantino’s Tumultuous Two Weeks
In a dramatic two-week period, Fifa President Gianni Infantino faced intense scrutiny and a potential leadership crisis following the exposure of a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The fallout included threats of boycotts, calls for resignation, and damage to his credibility.
Despite initial attempts to dismiss criticism and later withdrawing the plan, Infantino found himself increasingly isolated as key allies and football bodies publicly distanced themselves, setting the stage for a potential challenge to his leadership.