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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 22, 2026Miami-Dade

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Caribbean youth soccer event despite internal request to stay away

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended an Under-14 soccer tournament in the Caribbean, directly defying a request from a FIFA vice president to avoid the event. This appearance occurred during a period of international controversy regarding Infantino's proposal to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

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Why It Matters

The event highlights internal leadership friction within FIFA as the organization faces scrutiny over its financial management and future revenue strategies.

Key Facts

  • Gianni Infantino attended an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean.
  • A FIFA vice president had requested that Infantino stay away from the event.
  • Infantino's attendance occurred during a global controversy regarding his plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

Who's Mentioned

personGianni Infantino“FIFA President”organizationCONCACAF“Miami-based continental soccer body”personVictor Montagliani“CONCACAF President and FIFA vice president”organizationCaribbean Football Union“Regional soccer body”organizationFIFA“Global soccer governing body”locationCaribbean“Location of the youth soccer event”personJoshua Kushner“Investor involved in the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal”personKevin Lamour“Former FIFA COO”personJames Matthews“Sky News reporter”