Infantino's Waterloo: A Crisis of Trust in the Beautiful Game As the football world teeters on the brink of a catastrophic split, it is clear that Gianni Infantino's presidency has reached a point of no return.
Three of his vice presidents – Aleksander Čeferin, Salman bin Ibrahim al Khalifa, and Victor Montagliani – have begun talks to set up breakaway competitions, a stark reminder of the depth of distrust within FIFA.
Infantino's failed plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup was always going to be a bridge too far for many in the football community.