FIFA accused of “blackmail”
After Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup’s commercial operations triggered the most serious governance crisis in world football for decades, FIFA have been accused of “blackmail”.
Infantino faced widespread opposition over plans involving FIFA’s commercial rights and private investors.
After Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup’s commercial operations triggered the most serious governance crisis in world football for decades, FIFA have been accused of “blackmail”.
Now facing mounting pressure to resign, after plans to privatise the World Cup failed, Donald Trump is reportedly doing everything possible to keep Gianni Infantino in his role.
This latest development will keep FIFA’s leadership under intense scrutiny before the semi-final.
Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup had come under serious doubt in recent weeks.
The FIFA president is planning to implement this rule from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June.
Gianni Infantino went further by issuing a direct apology to supporters.
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