Véron Mosengo-Omba, a close ally of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, expressed confidence in Infantino's backing from FIFA's congress, despite growing pressure from various football confederations. Mosengo-Omba, who previously criticized Infantino's plan to sell a portion of World Cup rights, indicated that most federations still support the president.
The controversy surrounding Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme has led to calls for a vote of no confidence from UEFA and other confederations. While Mosengo-Omba acknowledged the initial plan's rejection, he is considering proposing an alternative that would allow confederations to invest in World Cup rights to generate revenue for their members.
Watch for potential shifts in FIFA's governance as Mosengo-Omba considers proposing a new investment model for World Cup rights. This could reshape revenue distribution among confederations and impact grassroots football development, especially in regions like Congo.