Fifa ‘undermining the very foundations of football’, says AFC as Uefa talks loom
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has criticized FIFA for failing to consult member confederations regarding a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors. The AFC's opposition is significant as it may hold the deciding vote against the proposal, which is also opposed by UEFA.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights growing tensions over the governance and commercialization of global football, potentially shifting the balance of power within FIFA.
Spain's Rodri lifts the trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate winning the World Cup. Photograph: James Lang/Imagn Images/Reuters Spain's Rodri lifts the trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate winning the World Cup. Photograph: James Lang/Imagn Images/Reuters Fifa Fifa ‘undermining the very foundations of football’, says AFC as Uefa talks loom Asian Football Confederation may hold balance of power
Uefa to hold emergency meeting on Thursday
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Asian Football Confederation has accused Fifa of undermining the foundations of football by failing to consult the confederations over its plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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