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FIFA Chief Infantino Asked to Skip Dominican Youth Tourney
22 Aug
Summary
- CONCACAF President asked FIFA chief to skip youth tournament.
- Infantino faces pressure from three confederations to resign.
- Presence of FIFA president could overshadow the technical event.
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to forgo attending a youth soccer tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend. Montagliani's request, detailed in a letter seen by Reuters, cites the ongoing "governance crisis surrounding FIFA" as the reason for Infantino's absence.
Montagliani expressed concern that Infantino's attendance would draw significant media attention away from the technical nature of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U-14 Series event. He respectfully asked Infantino to reconsider, stating his presence would undermine the important youth development activity.
Infantino is reportedly facing mounting opposition, with three confederations—UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF—calling for his resignation. He was visiting the Dominican Republic, where he was welcomed by the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kelvin Cruz, who expressed appreciation for the visit and its potential to boost Dominican football.
Despite calls for resignation and a potential vote of no confidence, Infantino is seeking a fourth term as FIFA president until 2031.
