FIFA team should be 'sacked and replaced' as 'unbelievable' Gianni Infantino plan savaged - Finance guru
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing significant backlash over a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Major football confederations, including UEFA and the AFC, have signaled their intent to block the plan.
Why it matters
The proposal represents a major shift in the commercial governance of global sports, raising concerns about transparency and the influence of private capital in international tournaments.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was always going to be playing with fire over his plans for the future of the World Cup.
That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that Infantino has shown an "unbelievable lack of awareness".
The FIFA President put forward the idea of selling stakes in the World Cup ahead of 2030, to private investors under a scheme that could potentially earn him tens of millions of pounds.
Once again, Donald Trump is heavily involved, just like he was during the 2026 World Cup, but his plans appear to be dead in the water already.
All 55 UEFA countries have come together to boycott these plans, with countries from all over the globe coming forward to denounce their involvement.
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