Gianni Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking Caribbean Football Union meeting

The Guardian Sport Saturday 22 August 2026, 18:02 UTC By Exclusive by Matt Hughes and Nick Ames 1 min read

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Infantino used opportunity to lobby for election votesFifa president was asked to stay away from CFU meetingGianni Infantino has angered many of the Concacaf nations, whose support he is seeking in his re-election campaign, by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to announce Fifa-funded development projects for the region with millions of dollars that had been delayed for months. Multiple sources attending the CFU meeting in the Dominican Republic said many of the...

Infantino used opportunity to lobby for election votes
Fifa president was asked to stay away from CFU meeting

Gianni Infantino has angered many of the Concacaf nations, whose support he is seeking in his re-election campaign, by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to announce Fifa-funded development projects for the region with millions of dollars that had been delayed for months.

Multiple sources attending the CFU meeting in the Dominican Republic said many of the Concacaf members were infuriated by Infantino’s behaviour, particularly as he had been asked to stay away by their president, Victor Montagliani.

Gianni Infantino (PERSON) Concacaf (ORG) Caribbean Football Union (ORG) Infantino (ORG) votesFifa (ORG) the Caribbean Football Union (ORG) Fifa (ORG) CFU (ORG) the Dominican Republic (LOCATION) Victor Montagliani (PERSON)

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