FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapses
Summary
FIFA’s leadership has expressed full support for President Gianni Infantino after he dropped a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, which caused strong opposition from football organizations. FIFA admitted mistakes were made and promised to review the situation, while some groups threatened to challenge Infantino’s leadership.Key Facts
- FIFA held a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, after opposition to Infantino’s commercial rights plan.
- The plan involved selling 20% of a new commercial rights company to private investors for $4.2 billion.
- The plan was withdrawn after criticism, including concerns about a company linked to President Donald Trump’s family.
- FIFA’s Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom and management board support President Infantino, who is elected by 211 member associations.
- FIFA apologized for mistakes and said it will defend its reputation against attacks.
- UEFA publicly lost confidence in Infantino and issued a formal notice to FIFA.
- Infantino’s adviser resigned, and some football bodies threatened to block FIFA or create rival events.
- Some associations, including Qatar and some African groups, continue to back Infantino.
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