Infantino's Troubled Tenure: A Crisis of Leadership at FIFA The recent spat between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the confederations that make up the world governing body is a symptom of a deeper crisis of leadership at the top of international football.
Donald Trump's unexpected intervention on behalf of Infantino, calling his potential replacement "a terrible mistake," has thrown fuel on the fire.
Infantino's troubles began with his botched attempt to privatize parts of the World Cup, a plan that was met with widespread criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC.