The confederations condemned Infantino's leadership, particularly his handling of a withdrawn plan to introduce private investment into FIFA competitions. They stated that "leadership in football is not a possession" and that when trust is broken through deception, and an individual places himself above the collective, the duty has been abandoned. The letter follows FIFA's own statement defending Infantino against efforts to undermine the organization.
The confederations, which had previously opposed Infantino's private investment plan, criticized what they called a "failure of judgment," rather than merely a "failure of communication," regarding the proposal. They also dismissed a recent emergency meeting called by Infantino in Morocco as meaningless, arguing it reinforced concerns about his conduct. While Infantino has received support from CAF and Conmebol, and some members within Concacaf and AFC, the three confederations emphasized that football's growth is a collective achievement, not the work of one individual.
They concluded their letter by stating that under Infantino's leadership, there is "silence where there should be accountability, distance where there should be openness," and that they took their stance out of duty to the game.
