FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head
Summary
Gianni Infantino’s role as FIFA president is under question after his plan to sell part of the World Cup's commercial rights caused widespread protests and was dropped. Leaders of European football leagues and key regional groups said they lost trust in his leadership because the plan was made without consulting FIFA’s main decision-makers.Key Facts
- Gianni Infantino tried to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights.
- The plan faced strong protests from regional football associations like UEFA and CONCACAF.
- FIFA cancelled the plan after the backlash.
- Claudius Schafer, head of Europe’s professional football leagues, said Infantino acted without involving FIFA’s key bodies.
- European Leagues oppose the plan because it could increase the number of matches, harming national leagues.
- Schafer said the plan focused mainly on financial gain, ignoring other important issues.
- UEFA and CONCACAF said they no longer trust Infantino’s leadership.
- Schafer said such secretive actions usually lead to serious consequences in organizations.
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