UNITED BEHIND INFANTINO

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) will not be alone in backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino with fellow Caribbean associations of Trinidad and Tobago, British Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and St Kitts and Nevis also on board.

Infantino recently completed his tour of the Caribbean at the weekend with many critics believing the trip was used to try to secure votes as he seeks to remain FIFA president for another four years ahead of the body’s congress in Morocco in March.

Infantino, 54, has led FIFA since 2016 and has faced increased scrutiny over the past few months after his controversial plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cup, to private investors. This plan was eventually scrapped last month after widespread backlash. Infantino’s recent Caribbean visit was his second in a matter of weeks after attending the Caribbean Football Union Presidents’ Meeting in the Dominican Republic. He was advised prior by his FIFA vice-president and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani to stay away from the event.