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FIFA President's World Cup Plans Spark Controversy
Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off the World Cup were criticized as delusional and ham-fisted. His presidency may be at risk after these failed initiatives.
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ESPN
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective.
2026-08-02 14:04 UTC
ESPN
Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to privatize the World Cup might be the last straw.
2026-08-02 14:04 UTC