Gianni Infantino's presence at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) match in Rabat overshadowed the football, as his controversial plans to sell off World Cup rights dominate headlines.
WAFCON Results and Infantino's Appearance
Zambia beat Malawi 2-1 in Rabat's Al-Madina Stadium, but Nigeria's 6-2 victory over Egypt meant Zambia failed to qualify for the knockout stages on goals scored. Infantino sat next to FIFA's general secretary Mattias Grafstrom, drawing attention away from the pitch.
World Cup 2026 Overshadowed
The FIFA statement praised the 'successful delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026', but players' achievements are being overshadowed by Infantino's sell-off scheme. Memorable moments like Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's heroics, Kylian Mbappe's brilliance, and the Mexico-England thriller are being forgotten.
Call for UEFA to Lead Opposition
The fight to force Infantino out should be led by UEFA, whose nations contributed greatly to the World Cup. The controversy has colored perceptions of the tournament, making it seem like a sales pitch to private investors.
