After the scandal at the FIFA Congress and the unusually sharp criticism of world association chief Gianni Infantino, the UEFA struck more conciliatory tones.
“The latest incident was an isolated case and does not reflect our ongoing cooperation,” wrote the European Football Union (UEFA) on Monday in a statement: “We are still determined to work together in the best interest of football.”
The assembly of the FIFA member associations in Paraguay had started the Middle East through the Middle East through the Middle East with more than three hours delay after a controversial trip with US President Donald Trump.
Among other things, the eight members of the FIFA Council, which the UEFA represents, remained away from protest from the second half of the congress. This also included DFB boss Bernd Neuendorf. Delegates from North and Central America are said to have left the hall.
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The UEFA then submitted an explanation in which it described the delays as “deeply regrettable”. In addition, she accused the FIFA boss of putting his “private political interests” about sport.
After the confrontation, the European continental association now emphasized the “strong and respectful relationship with FIFA, which is based on mutual trust and a common passion for football”. In addition, the relationship between Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin and Infantino is “very good, characterized by open communication and mutual respect”.
In recent years, Ceferin has publicly asked herself against Infantino, especially against the ultimately rejected plan to carry the World Cup every two instead of every four years. The UEFA President recently described the proposal of a World Cup with 64 teams in 2030 as a “bad idea”.