Al-Khelaifi in FIFA Power Play | Europe News

FIFA’s future hangs in the balance as European soccer officials eye Nasser al-Khelaifi — PSG’s billionaire owner and beIN Media mogul — as a potential challenger to President Gianni Infantino. Infantino’s controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors, including a Trump-linked firm, has sparked outrage and threatened UEFA’s unity. With a September 19 deadline looming, UEFA is preparing to possibly boycott the next World Cup while urgently seeking a credible rival. Despite his massive influence and Qatar’s backing, al-Khelaifi has publicly rejected the presidency, pledging to support football institutions. FIFA insists the move will inject vital cash and expertise, promising more funding for grassroots development — but critics fear it could undermine the sport’s integrity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c63bcba287930b36