Victor Montagliani

“I believe that considering the governance crisis surrounding FIFA as a result of your controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, the media will focus on this situation,”

Victor Montagliani · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23

Montagliani wrote an email asking Gianni Infantino not to attend a youth tournament in the Caribbean to avoid media distraction.

“which will unfortunately significantly take away from the technical nature of the CFU youth competition.”

Victor Montagliani · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23

Montagliani explained how media scrutiny of FIFA's governance crisis would detract from the Caribbean youth competition.

“As such, I respectfully ask you in the name of football to reconsider your attendance as it will unfortunately undermine the technical nature of this important youth development activity,”

Victor Montagliani · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23

Montagliani formally requested that Infantino reconsider attending the CFU youth tournament.