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UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF Threaten FIFA With Rival Tournaments

UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF may create alternative tournaments if FIFA President Gianni Infantino runs for a fourth term, The Times reported.

UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF are reportedly contemplating the establishment of competing international football tournaments should FIFA President Gianni Infantino pursue a fourth term in office, according to The Times.

The three confederations are reportedly aiming for Infantino's removal and have devised various strategies should he opt to run in the FIFA presidential election slated for March. Among the potential actions being weighed is the creation of alternative competitions overseen by the confederations themselves. Furthermore, Infantino's detractors might boycott FIFA council meetings and decline to endorse the organization's resolutions.

The Times indicated that the escalating criticism directed at the FIFA chief was sparked by his suggestion to divest a portion of the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors, an initiative Infantino subsequently abandoned.

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