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Infantino Under Fire as FIFA Cracks Widen | Global News
- Published
- August 1, 2026
- Duration
- 1:50
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- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2026
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino is under fire after scrapping a controversial plan to sell stakes in World Cup tournaments to private investors — a move that sparked outrage from fans, global football confederations, and even political leaders. The backlash exposed deep flaws in Fifa’s decision-making, with Uefa, Concacaf, and the AFC all raising alarms a…
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino is under fire after scrapping a controversial plan to sell stakes in World Cup tournaments to private investors — a move that sparked outrage from fans, global football confederations, and even political leaders. The backlash exposed deep flaws in Fifa’s decision-making, with Uefa, Concacaf, and the AFC all raising alarms about his leadership. Adding to the pressure, key advisor Carlos Cordeiro has resigned. While some insiders believe Infantino still has enough s
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