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PSG chief rejects UEFA pressure to fight Infantino presidency amid WC plan

Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has reportedly rejected calls from UEFA to launch a bid for the FIFA presidency. Despite growing friction between European football's governing body and Gianni Infantino over a controversial World Cup project, Al-Khelaifi is not looking to move into the top job in world football.

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FIFPRO 'will never support' Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

World football is standing on the precipice of a civil war as FIFPRO Europe joins a growing revolt against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The players’ union has formally condemned a radical proposal to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors, warning it could destroy the integrity of the sport.

Bayern boss blasts Infantino over 'disgusting' FIFA plans

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has launched a scathing attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, expressing his disgust at proposals to involve private investors in the World Cup. The outspoken Bavarian chief suggested that the global governing body has lost its way, prioritising commercial gain over the integrity of the sport.

Infantino’s power play puts soccer’s soul for sale

Gianni Infantino’s move to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial rights is part of a disheartening trend stripping the soul from professional sports.

Infantino offers $40m incentive to FIFA members to back World Cup plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has presented member federations with a massive financial incentive to approve his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The 211 associations face a strict September 19 deadline to accept the proposal, which has already sparked severe backlash from major European governing bodies.

FIFA aims to sell stakes in major competitions to investors

FIFA has confirmed it is exploring a proposal to create a $20 billion company that would combine commercial rights and event operations across its men's, women's and youth tournaments. The new entity would sell minority stakes to private investors while, FIFA says, leaving control of competitions, governance and the international match calendar with soccer's global governing body.

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