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FIFA faces confidence crisis
The article states that the crisis within FIFA goes beyond the person of its president, Gianni Infantino, encompassing widespread complaints from continental associations, internal FIFA bodies, fans, and players regarding decision-making structures and transparency. A proposal was suggested to create a subsidiary company of FIFA to sell a stake in commercial rights, aiming to increase funding for associations, but opposition considered this project non-transparent and criticized its development process. As a result, the proposal was withdrawn in August amid disagreements within FIFA's management, with some associations resigning or voting against it, although some others, especially African and Asian associations, continue to support it. The crisis involves several key issues such as how major decisions are made, players’ and fans’ rights, and revenue distribution, with calls for reforms that ensure the independence and transparency of FIFA’s system. Despite the opposition, Infantino continues to enjoy support from some international associations, amid a power struggle between the major federations and influential countries that fear the privatization of the World Cup and a shift in the balance of power within the sport.
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