NewzThe governing bodies of UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF have issued a joint statement criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a proposal to sell 20 percent of the World Cup’s commercial rights. The confederations allege that the FIFA leadership engaged in a breach of trust and deception, asserting that Infantino acted in a manner that placed his personal agenda above the collective interests of the football community. The failed initiative aimed to secure approximately US$4.2 billion from private investors.
FIFA has defended the President, characterizing the joint statement as an attempt to undermine his leadership. The confederations have framed the incident as a significant failure of judgment rather than a mere breakdown in communication, marking a period of open internal friction regarding the governance and commercial management of the sport's premier tournament.
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