Infantino Says He Has Overwhelming Support Despite Calls to Resign

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has insisted he retains broad backing across world football despite calls for him to step down over a controversial proposal to sell commercial rights to the governing body’s tournaments.

Infantino said he enjoyed the support of the “overwhelming majority” in football, rejecting the impression that the controversy had left him isolated.

The resignation calls centre on the proposed rights sale, which has put FIFA’s commercial plans and Infantino’s leadership under scrutiny.

His response focused on the strength of his support. No details were provided about the proposed deal’s terms or how FIFA intends to address the objections.