Gianni Infantino's secret World Cup privatization plan faces backlash

Gianni Infantino's plan to privatize the World Cup has been developing for over a year, reportedly unknown even to his close advisors at FIFA. The proposal, characterized as a "unilateral Infantino project," has stirred significant concern among football administrators, especially after details leaked during the recent Club World Cup. Feedback from UEFA and other organizational leaders highlights frustrations over lack of communication and bypassing traditional protocols. As criticism mounts, questions regarding the financial backers and the legitimacy of the mandate given to Infantino have emerged, alongside skepticism about the project's viability going forward.

• 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Rogue agent Gianni Infantino and the unfinished World Cup plan that enraged his allies