'FIFA exists solely to make a profit' - Bayern Munich transfer boss 'ashamed' of Gianni Infantino's World Cup idea
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has publicly criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino over proposals to involve private investors in the World Cup. Eberl expressed concerns that FIFA is prioritizing commercial profit over the integrity of the sport.
Why it matters
The critique highlights a growing rift between major European football clubs and FIFA regarding the commercialization of international tournaments.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has launched a scathing attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, expressing his disgust at proposals to involve private investors in the World Cup. The outspoken Bavarian chief suggested that the global governing body has lost its way, prioritising commercial gain over the integrity of the sport.
The landscape of international football is facing a significant tremor as Bayern sporting director Eberl becomes the latest to deliver a blistering critique of FIFA's proposed commercial strategies . The controversy centers on Infantino’s ambitious vision to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investment firms through a newly formed entity.
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