Infantino's FIFA Plan Backfires | Tucson News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s glittering World Cup victory ride hit a brutal snag when his plan to let private investors profit from future FIFA events sparked global outrage. Facing threats of European boycotts, resignations from top staff, and fierce criticism that he misled the public, Infantino abruptly canceled the controversial “FIFA Forward Enterprise” initiative. UEFA vowed to withhold participation until the plan is scrapped — a massive blow to FIFA’s credibility. With elections looming, Infantino’s grip on power now hangs in the balance after this stunning political misstep. 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/b3a5e15cf8b7223f