Three ways the football world can stop Gianni Infantino’s plans to ‘sell the game’s soul’

Fifa president’s plan has been met with condemnation, and World Cup boycott and election battles are on the table

With Gianni Infantino plotting to turn the World Cup into a business where shares can be bought and sold, the Premier League have issued their response

It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far. For years Infantino has been the target of criticism. What is seen as his inapprioriate close relations with world leaders including Vladimir Putin of Russia

A major row has erupted between football’s governing bodies after FIFA confirmed plans to seek private investment in commercial rights linked to the world cup. UEFA reacted sharply, accusing FIFA of crossing a line and warning that European nations are prepared to discuss a potential boycott if Gianni Infantino pushes

FA must denounce Gianni Infantino swiftly to stop World Cup sale  The Times

A proposal to privatize FIFA's commercial operations is the latest episode to draw criticism from Brussels officials and lawmakers.

Early plans for a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions have suffered an early blow

Controversial plans to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors have sparked a furious response from football authorities and politicians. UEFA, the body that governs European football, took the unprecedented step of releasing a statement condemning FIFA’s plan, which involves creating a new entity that w

Gianni Infantino has found himself at the centre of numerous scandals while the head of FIFA. Here is a list of some of the most high profile controversies during his time at the helm

Andy Burnham launches astonishing attack on Gianni Infantino's plans to 'sell the World Cup'  GB News

The proposal has been widely criticized, with European soccer's governing body UEFA saying it "crosses a line."

UEFA strongly criticises FIFA's ambitious plan to create a new commercial company. This new entity aims to manage major football tournaments and seek private investment. UEFA declares that football's governing institutions have crossed a dangerous and unacceptable line. The European body questions the transparency and

Uefa has accused Fifa of “selling football’s soul” after the world governing body revealed plans to raise more than $4bn by selling stakes in a new subsidiary that would manage the commercial rights to the World Cup and Club World Cup. The new company, Fifa Forward Enterprise, would consolidate the media rights, sponso

Gianni Infantino stands to make millions if he's able to complete a deal.