Rogue agent Gianni Infantino and the unfinished World Cup plan that enraged his allies
Fifa President Gianni Infantino is facing backlash from his inner circle over a secret, unilateral plan to privatize the World Cup. Reports suggest the project may have ties to the Donald Trump family, causing significant internal friction within the organization.
Why it matters
The potential privatization of a global sporting event like the World Cup represents a massive shift in sports governance and commercialization.
Not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew about his privatisation project, writes Miguel Delaney – and were angered when the news emerged
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