The Irish Times·4 min read·medium
Infantino’s World Cup plot leaves him deserted by allies and with his credibility detonated
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Gavin Cooney
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing a crisis of credibility following reports of a controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The proposal, which involves moving commercial rights into a subsidiary, has alienated allies and sparked internal backlash.
G ianni Infantino’s week began with a swaggering 15-page screed against the losers and the haters who had dared to criticise the 2026 World Cup .
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