Sandor Csanyi, a vice-president at Fifa and head of the Hungarian football federation, has publicly criticized Gianni Infantino’s leadership. In a letter sent to the Fifa president this week, Csanyi questioned Infantino's professional judgment and ethical standards. This development marks a significant internal rift within the organization's leadership structure.

The primary catalyst for Csanyi’s decision appears to be the recent firing of Fifa’s chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour. Lamour was dismissed on Monday, shortly after he reportedly broke ranks with the organization’s leadership last month. Csanyi characterized the firing as the "final straw" in his working relationship with the president. While Csanyi has been vocal in his disapproval, Fifa has not yet issued a detailed public response addressing the specific criticisms leveled by the vice-president. The situation highlights ongoing internal tensions regarding personnel decisions and governance standards under Infantino’s current administration.