FIFA has issued a statement defending its president Gianni Infantino against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organisation. Your email address: Email Us Get the Newsletter By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy PolicyInfantino worked at UEFA for 16 years before being elected FIFA president. In Saturday’s statement, FIFA accused Infantino’s critics of trying to weaken his authority and remove him from office without due process. “It is increasingly evident that there is a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine FIFA and its president,” the statement said. Infantino faced intense backlash after details of his plan to sell off World Cup stakes to private equity were published.