Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan

Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticized Fifa president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights, calling it a "self-destruct button" and "self-inflicted wound". Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) was abandoned after facing criticism from confederations, including Uefa. Masters also backed the English Football Association's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new candidate to lead Fifa, one who could unify football.

Masters expressed concern about the handling of red card situations at the World Cup, particularly the suspension of USA striker Folarin Balogun, and questioned the lack of a clear red card review process in place. He defended the Premier League's status as a desirable destination for players, noting that nearly half of the top 100 ranked players in the world have English roots.