NewzFIFA’s chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger, has publicly supported the decision to abandon a proposal to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors. The plan, previously championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, was withdrawn following a week of widespread criticism within the soccer community. Wenger described the cancellation of the proposal as an absolutely necessary move that was beyond question.
While Wenger confirmed his alignment with the decision to drop the plan, reports indicate he did not explicitly name Infantino in his statement. The development follows significant controversy surrounding the potential privatization of World Cup revenue streams, marking a notable shift in FIFA's strategic direction regarding the tournament's financial structure.
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