US EditionDelegates Walk Away From FIFA Congress After President Arrives Late From Trump’s Meeting
- The FIFA annual congress held in Paraguay on Thursday was disrupted when multiple European football officials walked out in response to the significant delay in FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s appearance.
- Infantino’s delay of several hours followed his Middle East meetings and a White House appearance on the 2026 World Cup, which sparked immediate frustration among delegates.
- Eight European FIFA Council members, including UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt, led the walkout, highlighting tensions over leadership priorities.
- The head of Norway's football federation acknowledged the widespread frustration and underscored the importance of maintaining professional leadership and engaging in high-level discussions.
- Infantino apologized for the delay caused by flight complications and defended his trip to the Middle East as necessary to represent football, stating that as FIFA president, he must take actions that serve the organisation's best interests.
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