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CAF president Patrice Motsepe has defended FIFA's democratic processes, calling for all 211 member associations to decide Gianni Infantino's fate in the 2027 presidential election rather than remove him through other means.
UEFA has condemned FIFA's current leadership for losing the confidence of the global football community, welcoming the withdrawal of plans to sell stakes in competitions including the World Cup to private investors.
FIFA's $20 billion World Cup restructuring plan has exposed the intricate power dynamics between the global governing body and regional confederations, particularly UEFA, which generates more revenue than all others combined despite representing only a quarter of FIFA's members.