Gianni Infantino, Victor Montagliani and Concacaf
Saturday
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended a Caribbean Football Union under-14 tournament in the Dominican Republic despite Concacaf president Victor Montagliani asking him to stay away. Montagliani warned Infantino’s presence would distract from the youth event amid FIFA’s governance crisis.
Infantino proceeded with the visit, meeting political and football officials and attending a CFU dinner. Montagliani, also a FIFA vice-president and possible election rival, had argued the controversy surrounding FIFA Forward Enterprise would overwhelm coverage of the tournament.