We can question the weight of masterful speech Gianni Infantino (without citation or Platini, Blatter neither), in the vote that was to follow and in the process raise it to the rank of FIFA president to 45 years old. That is at least a change! Maybe it was played before, probably even. Nevertheless quarter regulatory time of Italo-Swiss to his profession of faith left the room spellbound. A large number, alternating the handling of six languages, inviting around the world through an intense election campaign, his eloquence insisted especially on what the room wanted to hear, the financial promises: “I pledge on numbers, I know what I speak of. At UEFA we tripled our revenues since I arrived. If FIFA generates five billion, it is not normal that we can not distribute 1.2 billion to delegations. Because it’s your money! “
He had just nail it. The clamor augur a favorable vote but it was still two rounds to finally endorse the choice.
The increased financial support for federations, it was a simple confirmation because the former general secretary of UEFA had carried this strong message from the beginning of his crusade. Fivefold increase aid to countries (from 1 to $ 5 million over four years) and four confederations (10 to 40 million). He was the only one to engage in this way, the other promises fell more good intentions on all morning rehashed themes: transparency, fight against corruption, governance. In short the exact program of reforms voted predominantly (89%) in the morning.
Champagne insisted on inequalities citing Africa that is pounding his talents for no consideration, Sheikh Salman became the apostle of small countries, Prince Ali intended to make between personalities like Kofi Annan in a control panel. As for Tokyo Sexwale curiously withdrew before the vote not without call for unity of the family.
Prince maker King
The final victory of ‘European Gianni Infantino is also the defeat of Cheickh Salman. But the first round, with three votes only difference (88 against 85) reflected the embarrassment of the supporters of the other candidates. The postponement came over Infantino. Prince Ali (27 votes in the first round, four in the second) was becoming the kingmaker.
In dismissing Salman to the dubious reputation of FIFA has also emancipated new controversies, say ethical.
the voters have therefore overcome the fear of European hegemony, fear as a technocrat with no electoral mandate, and perhaps focused on reconciliation. The historic fight between FIFA and UEFA have a chance to calm down. Infantino knows both houses.
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