Infantino's Controversial FIFA Plan | MLS News

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s controversial $20 billion plan to sell stakes in future World Cups to private investors has sparked global outrage, prompting UEFA and other confederations to slam the move for its secrecy. The proposal, withdrawn just months before his re-election, drew fierce criticism from legendary players like Mikaël Silvestre, Emmanuel Petit, and Lucy Bronze, who argue decisions are being made without fan or player input — calling for leadership change. Yet, supporters including Samuel Etoo and the Confederation of African Football hail Infantino as transformative, crediting him with boosting African football and suggesting the plan could have helped retain talent on the continent if revisited under new leadership. 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/23db9f1400bf1428