FIFA President Gianni Infantino Criticised by European Football Chiefs over Decision to Join Donald Trump Tour

FIFA president Gianni Infantino criticised by European football chiefs over decision to join Donald Trump tour

In a statement to Sky News, UEFA criticised "private political interests" being prioritised, with Mr Infantino becoming one of Donald Trump's closest non-American allies.

FIFA chiefs stage Gianni Infantino protest with mass walk-out after Saudi furore

The FIFA council walked out in protest at Gianni Infantino's late arrival.

The European members of the FIFA Council have exposed FIFA President Gianni Infantino with their protest. The conflict has a long history.

The conflict between UEFA and FIFA was caused by Gianni Infantino's decision to tour the Persian Gulf with Donald Trump and the delay of the FIFA Congress

Infantino came under a critique for ignoring football interests for personal political purposes.

In a statement from UEFA, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is accused of nurturing private and political interests at the expense of the most important football meeting of the year – the FIFA Congress - uncertain whether Jesper Møller was one of those who left the congress prematurely