In brief
BBC asked Infantino whether he had backing from CONMEBOL after repeated calls for him to resign over a failed attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup. Infantino did not answer the questions, remaining silent in front of the livestream. He was in Colombia to witness the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella. The situation highlights ongoing tensions within FIFA governance. Readers can learn more about Infantino’s controversial tenure via an in‑depth piece titled “Politicians, private jets and power – the life of a FIFA president.”
During a live broadcast in Colombia, BBC reporters asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino whether he had support from the South American governing body CONMEBOL, amid growing pressure for his resignation after a controversial attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup tournament.
Infantino remained silent and did not answer the questions, leaving the audience to speculate over his leadership amid ongoing governance tensions.
The interview took place as the FIFA chief was in Colombia to witness the inauguration of newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella, underscoring the global reach of football politics.
For a deeper look at Infantino’s tenure, read BBC’s extended piece: Politicians, private jets and power – the life of a FIFA president.
