Sepp Blatter criticizes Gianni Infantino over FIFA's financial moves

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Sepp Blatter criticizes Gianni Infantino over FIFA's financial moves
Summary

Sepp Blatter has publicly criticized current FIFA president Gianni Infantino, stating that recent moves to explore selling a minority stake in FIFA to private investors are damaging to football. FIFA's plans to create the FIFA Forward Enterprise, aimed at consolidating its commercial rights, have incited backlash from Blatter and others in the soccer community., Infantino's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump and the involvement of Trump's family in potential financial partnerships have raised concerns about the integrity of the sport. UEFA has voiced opposition to these developments, as Infantino prepares for his upcoming election campaign for another term.

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  • Blatter spoke out against Infantino's financial initiatives.
  • FIFA plans a subsidiary to manage commercial rights.
  • Concerns arise over ties between Infantino and Trump.
  • UEFA expresses opposition to FIFA's actions.
  • Infantino may lead FIFA Forward Enterprise after 2031.
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  • 7:39 PMYahoo SportsWhy Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter called out Gianni Infantino
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Gianni Infantino has been under increasing scrutiny since the World Cup.

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