The Elephant in the Room: Infantino's Absence from Youth Tournament Highlights Governance Crisis The request by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani that Gianni Infantino stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic is more than just a polite suggestion.
It's a stark reminder of the governance crisis plaguing FIFA and Infantino's role in exacerbating it.
Infantino's planned attendance at the CFU Under 14 Series event was seen as an opportunity for the Dominican Republic to gain international attention and investment in its football development program.