BBC Questions Gianni Infantino on CONMEBOL Support Amid Resignation Calls

The BBC asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino whether he has the endorsement of South American governing body CONMEBOL. The interview comes after mounting pressure on Infantino to step down amid allegations related to his earlier plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup, a scheme he has since abandoned.

During the on‑air questioning, Infantino chose not to answer the BBC’s questions. The interview was shot in Colombia, where Infantino was attending the inauguration of newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella.

Infantino’s attempts to restructure commercial rights for the World Cup sparked controversy and led to calls for his resignation from multiple quarters, including football players, national associations and civil society groups. Now, with FIFA hovering over the horizon of structural reform, the BBC’s probe seeks to clarify the level of support among the continent’s influential football federation.

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