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FIFA Leadership Reaffirms Support for Infantino After World Cup Stake Controversy

FIFA Leadership Reaffirms Support for Infantino After World Cup Stake Controversy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has retained the backing of the organisation’s senior leadership after a crisis meeting in Sale, Morocco. The meeting followed reports of a proposed $4.2 billion plan to sell a 20 per cent commercial stake in the World Cup through a FIFA subsidiary. The proposal was later withdrawn after internal objections from officials who said they were not consulted. In a joint statement, FIFA’s secretary general and management board members reaffirmed their support for Infantino while acknowledging that the process was mishandled. However, UEFA officials and former Portugal captain Luis Figo have continued to call for Infantino to resign ahead of FIFA’s March election.

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E
emeka

What safeguards would supporters want before FIFA considers selling a commercial stake in the World Cup?

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Y
yemi

Absolutely. Clear limits, independent oversight, and protection for the tournament's sporting value should come before any commercial deal.

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H
hala

The leadership backing Infantino after a crisis meeting shows how closely the proposed stake sale is tied to confidence in FIFA's direction.

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K
kaka

Senior leadership support does not automatically settle concerns around a plan to sell 20 per cent of World Cup commercial interests.

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K
kris

FIFA should clearly explain the proposed deal, how funds would be used, and what protections exist for the tournament's long-term value.

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