UEFA’s Ceferin says FIFA trust still broken after Infantino investment row
Summary
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said that trust in world football is still damaged after FIFA dropped a plan to sell a part of its commercial rights to private investors. He emphasized that unity, transparency, and good governance are needed to rebuild trust in the sport.Key Facts
- FIFA had planned to sell 20% of its commercial rights, including World Cup rights, to private investors.
- The plan was cancelled in July after strong opposition from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF.
- Ceferin spoke at the Portugal Football Summit about the need to protect football’s unity and trust.
- He highlighted that football should not be treated as a commodity for sale.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered to review FIFA’s decision-making and governance processes after criticism of the investment plan.
- Infantino proposed an independent review and wider consultations with football groups to improve transparency and accountability.
- Some football federations remain unhappy with Infantino’s leadership and his handling of the investment proposal.
- Infantino plans to seek re-election as FIFA president in March 2027.
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