Fans convinced Cristiano Ronaldo revealed true feelings about Gianni Infantino after awkward video emerges

FANS believe Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t impressed with meeting Fifa president Gianni Infantino after a clip of his reaction went viral. Ronaldo was spotted at the Esports World Cup in Paris and was filmed greeting the Swiss chief. Football fans have claimed Cristiano Ronaldo was unimpressed after meeting Gianni Infantino Credit: X Infantino is facing calls to resign after his failed plot to sell of chunks of the World Cup Credit: PA Infantino is under fire after his failed attempt to sell off chunks of the World Cup. He led a plot to set up a subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprises, which would have allowed investors to claim a stake in football’s biggest tournament. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Infantino has now faced widespread calls to resign after Uefa led a boycott against him, with the FA losing confidence in his leadership. And some fans have claimed Ronaldo wasn’t pleased about meeting the 56-year-old at the event. The video showed Ronaldo shaking hands with the ex-Uefa chief while having a brief chat. But eagle-eyed supporter noticed Ronaldo appeared to grimace after walking away.” One wrote on X: “His face was priceless… CR7 wasn’t thrilled.” Another said: “Body language is more powerful than words.” Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK A third added: “Look at Cristiano’s face… zero patience for [him].” Others claimed the legendary foward’s expression “says enough”. It comes with Infantino clinging to his job amid growing calls to resign. He apologised for anger over the proposals but vowed to stay in his role following crisis talks with Fifa in Morocco. Infantino was in the Dominican Republic this week and was tracked down by Sky Sports reporter James Matthews. But after being questioned over his future, Infantino decided to make a joke about both himself and Matthews being bald. Ronaldo is pictured with Infantino after receiving The Best Fifa Player award in 2017 Credit: Getty Images – Getty Infantino could be challenged by Uefa chief Alexander Ceferin at next year’s Fifa elections Credit: PA After shaking hands with the reporter and walking to his car, Matthews introduced himself and asked Infantino if he had “betrayed the game of football”. But Infantino interjected by saying: “You have a nice haircut, you have a nice haircut.” Matthews remained professional and kept pressing him, asking: “Why won’t you resign?” He went on: “Fans and Fifa associations want you to step down, why won’t you? Have you betrayed the trust of Fifa, Sir?” But Infantino climbed into his car and replied: “I’ll see you at the hairdressers.” He is likely to be challenged at next year’s Fifa elections, with current Uefa chief Alexander Ceferin a leading contender to replace him. Comment now