Infantino installs loyalist to oversee Caribbean as he splits Fifa management
Critics view Fernandes job as move to shore up position
TL;DR
- Gianni Infantino has separated Fifa's management of Caribbean countries from Concacaf.
- Gelson Fernandes, an Infantino loyalist, has been appointed director of member associations for the Caribbean, in addition to his role in Africa.
- This move is seen by opponents as an attempt to split the Concacaf vote before the March presidential election.
- Concacaf, along with UEFA and the AFC, is attempting to oust Infantino.
- Infantino has been actively campaigning for re-election, including attending a Caribbean Football Union meeting despite a request to stay away.
- Fifa confirmed the appointment, stating it supports Infantino's vision of making football global.
- Some Caribbean federations, like Jamaica's, have backed Infantino, criticizing UEFA's opposition.
- Mexico has already split from Concacaf in support of Infantino.