Way to challenge Infantino is during FIFA election, African football leader says

Patrice Motsepe, the leader of African football, told Sky News that the FIFA election is the way to challenge Gianni Infantino's position, cautioning against moves to force out the president early. Motsepe stated, "If anybody has got any problem against anybody, whether it's Gianni, whether it is anybody else, follow the process, follow the FIFA process, simple as that." He added, "If you want to take him out, go for elections; let the 211 member associations decide."

Motsepe is the first FIFA vice president to give an interview since the controversy erupted over Mr. Infantino trying to sell off shares in the World Cup to private investors. Motsepe spoke after flying into Salzburg to hold talks with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, who has been leading the charge for Mr. Infantino's departure over the secret scheme. UEFA joined forces with the Asian and North American confederations this week, decrying "deception" and a "breach of trust" by Mr. Infantino. Sky News understands the joint letter was an attempt to force Mr. Infantino into resigning before the FIFA election in March. Motsepe did not directly criticize Mr. Infantino, nor did he offer clear backing.