💥FIFA state of play: Africa backs Infantino as UEFA leads the opposition

💥FIFA state of play: Africa backs Infantino as UEFA leads the opposition Amid growing political tension ahead of the FIFA elections in March 2027, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) formally announced its unconditional support for Gianni Infantino's leadership. Unanimous backing in Cape Verde Led by their president, Patrick Motsepe, representatives of all 54 member associations publicly pledged their unanimous support in Cape Verde, with the Swiss FIFA president himself in attendance. Motsepe argued that the decision reflected the deep, longstanding commitment Infantino has shown to developing African football throughout his tenure. UEFA goes on the offensive as the first challenger emerges This continent-wide backing comes amid a heated confrontation with UEFA. Its president, Aleksander Ceferin, announced that he would seek reelection while lashing out at FIFA's top brass, demanding respected, unifying leadership that would drive fundamental reforms. Adding to the dispute with the European bloc is the emergence of Ramón Vega, the former Tottenham Hotspur defender, who became the first confirmed opposition candidate for March. The Swiss financier bluntly declared that "football is in intensive care" and proposed a sweeping transformation to restore the organization's credibility. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.