UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced open revolt in the football world since he proposed and then abandoned a plan to carve off the commercial rights to the World Cup and sell 20 per cent of them to private investors to raise about US$4.2 billion.
In a shocking political revelation within world football, UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF have united to issue a strongly worded open letter criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The confederations accuse Infantino of breaking the trust of the collective and placing himself above the sport they love. The primary issue at hand is FIFA's attempt to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup, a proposal that was rushed through without proper consultation or debate.
The confederations reject FIFA's explanation that the move was merely a "communication error" and view it as a serious lapse in judgment and a direct deception of the collective. They also point out that the decision-making process involved a secretive meeting in Morocco attended only by FIFA employees, excluding elected representatives.
In response to the controversy, the three organizations have demanded an external and independent investigation and the preservation of all related documents and records. The letter emphasizes that leadership in football should serve the sport, not seek to command it, and calls for unity to uphold the integrity of the game.
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