EPL chief says Infantino 'pressed self-destruct button'

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has sharply criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the abandoned proposal to bring private investors into the World Cup and other FIFA competitions. Infantino has come under growing pressure since the plan triggered opposition across international soccer, with UEF

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino pressed the "self-destruct button" over his botched plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

Gianni Infantino has faced fierce criticism after being forced to abandon his World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino is fighting to stay in his job following huge backlash to his intention to sell a minority stake in FIFA tournaments to private investors.