FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean on August 22–23, 2026, despite a request from FIFA Vice President Víctor Montagliani to stay away. The appearance underscored tensions within FIFA during an ongoing governance crisis.
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Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift AP News
Gianni Infantino has defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean this weekend.
FIFA boss turns up at event after CONCACAF chief Montagliani asked him to reconsider amid the body’s governance crisis.