Pinnick defends FIFA’s plan to sell 20% W/Cup stake

“‘Once I get elected, you will now start receiving $1.25 million.' I said, 'That is a big lie. ' Where do you want to get the money from? He said, 'We did it in UEFA. We turned UEFA around, and we can also do it in FIFA. I have seen my books and consulted.' When he got elected, he immediately started paying $1.25 million. For a circle, each FA was getting about $6 million.