Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger

Fifa's president, Gianni Infantino, has convened a meeting in Morocco amid criticism of his plan to sell off the organization's commercial and event operations. Senior Fifa leaders, including Arsene Wenger, Mattias Grafstrom, and Prince Ali, have voiced their opposition to Infantino's initiative, known as the Fifa Forward Enterprise.

Wenger stated that scrapping the plan was "absolutely necessary and beyond question," while Grafstrom described the week as a "sad and reproachable series of events." Prince Ali accused Fifa of creating a situation akin to blackmail over unpaid prize money and support for Infantino's re-election. Wenger, who is involved in data analysis and youth competitions, previously supported Infantino's proposal to play the men's World Cup every two years.

In an internal memo, Grafstrom emphasized that the events of the past week were "difficult to comprehend and accept," urging staff to remain focused on serving football and its 211 member associations.