In brief
The BBC asked Gianni Infantino about his support from South American football's governing body, CONMEBOL, following his aborted bid to sell private stakes in the World Cup. Infantino, who faces calls for resignation, was in Colombia for a presidential inauguration when the interview was conducted, but he declined to answer. This probe highlights mounting scrutiny over FIFA’s leadership and the need for reform amid corruption allegations.
BBC asks FIFA president Gianni Infantino about Conmebol backing
The BBC demanded from Infantino whether he had the support of South American governing body CONMEBOL after a controversial bid to sell private stakes in the World Cup, which he abandoned following calls for his resignation.
Infantino was in Colombia for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella when the BBC conducted the brief interview, but he declined to answer the questions on the platform.
The online question is part of a growing scrutiny over FIFA’s leadership amid corruption allegations and the need for reform.
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