Infantino’s advisor steps down over FIFA investment plan
The senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino resigned in protest against the plan to sell part of the World Cup rights. He proposed that FIFA establish a company valued at $20 billion to manage its events and offer a 20% stake to private sector investors. The proposal received widespread opposition from UEFA, which called for a boycott of all FIFA tournaments, while several national associations, including CONCACAF and the AFC, announced their rejection of the initiative, emphasizing the need for each association to review and assess the plan. This comes amid threats to divide the support of the associations, with FIFA affirming its continued efforts to consult with them and offering $40 million to each member association that supports the project before September 2026.
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