Christian Streich criticizes FIFA's corruption amid World Cup investor plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Christian Streich, a former Bundesliga coach, criticized FIFA's commercial rights strategy, calling it 'mafia-like behaviour' on Sky TV. He condemned the potential sale of World Cup rights announced by FIFA, which aims to raise a billion-dollar sum. Streich expressed his support for a boycott of the World Cup, emphasizing the need for strong opposition against FIFA’s actions. UEFA's 55 national associations have announced a potential boycott in response to these plans. Markus Babbel also spoke on the issue, labeling the boycott threat an 'outstanding statement' against financial exploitation in football.
- •Streich describes FIFA’s actions as corrupt and mafia-like.
- •FIFA plans to sell part of its commercial rights for the World Cup.
- •European nations threaten to boycott FIFA competitions over these plans.
- •Babbel supports UEFA’s stance, emphasizing football's integrity.
- •Carlos Cordeiro resigns amidst backlash over FIFA's strategies.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — 'Mafia-like behaviour': Streich hits out at FIFA; Babbel hails UEFA
"Former Bundesliga coach Christian Streich was the latest football figure to hit out at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino in connection with World Cup investor plans. “What’s going on there is mafia-style behaviour,” Streich told Sky TV.
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