Prime Minister Andy Burnham has branded Gianni Infantino the wrong man to lead FIFA following widespread backlash over plans for private equity to sell stakes in the World Cup. Burnham condemned the controversial commercial proposals after a senior adviser resigned and key regional confederations united to oppose the governing body’s blueprint.
Casemiro has expressed his delight after completing a free transfer to Inter Miami, calling new team-mate Lionel Messi the "God of football." The Brazilian midfielder also addressed Norway's Erling Haaland after Brazil's painful exit from the World Cup.
Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro has resigned from his post in protest against president Gianni Infantino's controversial private equity proposal. The former US Soccer Federation chief publicly distanced himself from the plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, warning that the move would mortgage the future of the game without justification.
UEFA vice-president Gabriele Gravina has launched a blistering attack on Gianni Infantino over FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The former FIGC chief warned that European nations could boycott the tournament as opposition to the $20 billion commercial deal mounts.
Bayern Munich star Michael Olise reflected on a bittersweet World Cup campaign with France after setting an all-time tournament record. Despite etching his name into footballing history with his playmaking exploits, the 24-year-old admitted his personal achievement was overshadowed by heartbreak as Les Bleus fell short of lifting the trophy.
FIFA has issued a firm response to the mounting backlash surrounding its controversial World Cup spin-off proposal, insisting that "nobody is selling football." The governing body claims media reports mischaracterised the plans and reaffirmed its commitment to a democratic process.
FIFA is pushing to raise £3.1 billion by October through a controversial World Cup spin-off venture despite fierce opposition and potential boycott threats from European nations. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is offering member associations an £65 million cash incentive to back the plan, but UEFA and Asian football leaders have expressed deep concern over the unilateral proposal.
CONCACAF is the latest confederation to come out against FIFA's shock plan to sell off part of its commercial rights to private investors. The confederation, which covers 41 football associations in North and Central America, released a statement Thursday afternoon saying they had 'rejected' the plan. Their move comes hours after UEFA boycotted FIFA competitions.
UEFA has asserted that its 55 member associations will not participate in FIFA competitions as long as Gianni Infantino's shock plan to sell off parts of World Cup rights to private investors exists. Their emphatic move comes after a series of statements and mixed reactions from football federations around the world - who were reportedly kept in the dark as to FIFA's decision-making.
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