Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing significant internal backlash following a controversial proposal to sell portions of the World Cup to private investors. Senior advisers and officials have resigned or publicly criticized the plan, citing concerns over transparency and the long-term health of the sport.
Why it matters
The potential privatization of a major global sporting event threatens the governance and financial integrity of international football.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has seen two key members of his inner circle distance themselves from him. Fifa president Gianni Infantino has seen two key members of his inner circle distance themselves from him. Fifa Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke Cordeiro quits as senior adviser to Fifa president
Lamour: sell-off plan ‘defies belief and imagination’
Prefer the Guardian on Google The walls started closing in on Gianni Infantino after another dramatic day that saw one of his senior advisers resign and brought a scathing rebuke from Fifa’s own chief operating officer.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in