Gianni Infantino faces backlash over World Cup stake sale plan
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup is facing severe opposition. UEFA has threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions if the plan continues. Additionally, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf have rejected the proposal. Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in protest. FIFA plans to push the proposal to a vote despite the widespread condemnation.
- •UEFA threatens to boycott FIFA competitions over the sale plan.
- •Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation also reject Infantino's proposal.
- •Carlos Cordeiro resigns as Infantino's senior adviser in protest.
- •FIFA intends to move forward with a vote on the proposal.
- •Bernd Neuendorf expresses surprise at learning about plans through the media.
"Gianni Infantino has met his Icarus moment.
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