Infantino appears at Caribbean youth tournament despite request
By The BriefBrief
FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance at a Caribbean youth tournament despite a request from FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani to stay away. The appearance comes as pressure mounts over Infantino’s failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
WHO:Gianni Infantino
WHAT:FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended a Caribbean youth tournament despite a request from FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani to abstain.
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
WHERE:Caribbean
WHY:Infantino’s appearance was a response to Montagliani’s request to stay away amid mounting pressure over Infantino’s failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
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