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Claudius Schaefer, head of Europe’s professional leagues, said Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president has become untenable after a disputed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights was abandoned amid backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF and European leagues.
European football’s governing body has escalated its confrontation with FIFA, warning of legal action after the world governing body’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors was abruptly abandoned.
A private investment proposal for the World Cup has been abandoned, UEFA has threatened to boycott future tournaments, and several high‑profile figures are being discussed as potential replacements for Gianni Infantino.
Claudius Schafer, head of Europe’s professional football leagues, said Gianni Infantino’s position at FIFA has become untenable after his failed attempt to sell World Cup commercial rights, citing a breakdown of trust among confederations.
A proposal to monetize World Cup rights was abandoned after widespread backlash, with European football leaders warning of damage to domestic competitions and loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino’s leadership.
FIFA’s attempt to embed private capital in its commercial core collapsed under coordinated opposition, exposing deep fractures and raising questions about the organization’s public‑interest mandate.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's attempt to fund the World Cup through private investment faced fierce opposition from UEFA, leading to the abandonment of the scheme and mounting calls for his resignation.
After intense opposition from member associations, FIFA has scrapped its proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, prompting calls for greater transparency and a re‑imagined governance model.
Paraag Marathe, who steered the 49ers’ football operations for a quarter‑century, is stepping away to lead Leeds United and Rangers FC, as the franchise copes with injuries and a recent accident involving head coach Kyle Shanahan.
A $20 billion private‑investment plan for the World Cup ignited opposition from 55 nations, led by UEFA's condemnation, and ultimately led Gianni Infantino to scrap the project.
FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in a new commercial subsidiary faced a swift backlash, prompting President Gianni Infantino to scrap the initiative after threats of a UEFA boycott and widespread criticism.
UEFA has voted unanimously to boycott FIFA competitions if Gianni Infantino proceeds with a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial empire, citing broken promises and undisclosed connections to the Trump family.
Following intense criticism from football associations and UEFA, FIFA has abandoned its plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, raising questions about governance and future funding models
European soccer’s governing body withdrew its confidence from FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he proposed a $20 billion spin‑off of World Cup profits, igniting opposition from continental and regional confederations and raising questions about his future.
UEFA and its continental partners have slammed FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a share of the sport’s flagship tournaments to private investors, a move that sparked a boycott threat and a public reversal.
UEFA announced it no longer trusts FIFA chief Gianni Infantino after he championed a private financing scheme for global soccer events, a move that has sparked resignations, threats of boycotts and a looming election showdown.
A clandestine plan to sell World Cup assets has ignited a political crisis, with European soccer’s governing body openly rejecting FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership and calling for accountability.
UEFA said it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a $20 billion private‑equity‑driven World Cup model, citing overwhelming opposition from continental, North American and Asian football bodies.
FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped after fierce opposition from continental football bodies and internal dissent, marking a rare reversal for the sport's governing body.
FIFA has abandoned a $20 billion commercial venture that would have given private investors a 20 percent stake in the World Cup, following fierce opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations and the resignation of a senior adviser.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to sell World Cup revenues to private equity after strong opposition from European nations and the North American soccer body, citing a commitment to keep football in public hands.
The Asian Football Confederation says FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors lacks consensus and urges an immediate review of the federation’s governance.
FIFA called off a plan to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial arm of the World Cup after fierce resistance from European soccer’s governing body, member nations and a range of political critics.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell World Cup revenues to private‑equity investors after widespread backlash from soccer organizations worldwide.