Mark Carney Withdraws Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino

The criticism follows the collapse of a controversial proposal to sell off significant commercial rights to the soccer World Cup without the knowledge of key board members or senior advisors. Carney, speaking to reporters in Toronto, described the lack of transparency as a fatal flaw that undermines the integrity of the organization’s leadership. The fallout has already claimed the position of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro, who resigned last week, while FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom characterized the internal handling of the affair as a sad and reproachable series of events.

As the leadership vacuum widens, attention has shifted toward North American football chief Victor Montagliani. Carney praised the Canadian businessman, who currently heads CONCACAF, as a highly capable figure and a credit to the sport. With Canada having recently co-hosted a successful World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, Montagliani has emerged as a viable alternative should the push to unseat Infantino gain further momentum before the upcoming FIFA Congress.