Fifa's World Cup Sale Sparks Crisis | Chelsea F.C. News

Premier League chief Richard Masters is slamming Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell a slice of World Cup rights, calling it a self-destructive move that’s fractured global football. The proposal — to spin off a new company and sell 21% to private investors — collapsed amid fierce backlash, especially from Uefa. Masters fully supports England’s FA in withdrawing backing from Infantino and insists Fifa needs a unifying leader who can restore trust. While some confederations still back Infantino, others accuse him of betrayal. With the presidential election looming, hopes are rising for a “unity candidate.” Meanwhile, Masters defended the Premier League’s elite quality, clarified Chelsea’s agent fine isn’t tied to points deductions, and acknowledged Manchester City’s case is taking longer than expected. Despite record managerial turnover this season, he’s confident fans will still witness world-class football as the league continues its evolution. 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/bd20eef6b37f0c6b