UEFA, CONMEBOL, and AFC condemned Gianni Infantino's World Cup stake sale plans as a 'fundamental breach of trust' in a joint letter. The associations accused him of abandoning duty through deception, rejecting FIFA's claim it was a 'mistake'. They highlighted his botched plan to sell World Cup stakes and criticized a FIFA management meeting in Morocco that backed Infantino without addressing Swiss leadership.

The letter emphasized accountability gaps, stating: 'There is silence where there should be accountability.' UEFA also confirmed a departure payment to a female employee linked to Infantino during his UEFA tenure, including MBA fees. The payment aligned with 2016 regulations but intensified scrutiny over his conduct.

FIFA defended Infantino, calling allegations 'untrue' and accusing critics of undermining democratic processes. Infantino denied the claims, stating he 'strongly denies' them. The controversy follows UEFA's 2016 exit and his subsequent FIFA presidency. The associations vowed to maintain pressure until accountability is achieved.

FIFA’s response stressed its commitment to member associations and global football, rejecting distractions. The letter and allegations underscore ongoing tensions over Infantino’s leadership and the World Cup sale’s failure.