FIFA governance crisis escalates

UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC accuse FIFA of deception over stake sale and 64-team expansion. Opposition aims to oust Infantino before March 2027 via no-confidence vote. CONMEBOL and six Arab countries back Infantino. Expansion study timeline: proposals by Aug 7, decision Aug 14, analysis by Sep 11. Host cities seek $1M each. Top official Lamour leaves FIFA; Cordeiro already exited. Nov. 18 challenger deadline key. Premier League chief Richard Masters adds voice to opposition, calling for unity candidate and stating FIFA 'self-destructed'. Former Norway FA president Lise Klaveness also slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top officials.