Blatter made the remarks in a post on X on Tuesday amid growing controversy over reports that FIFA is considering opening its flagship competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, to private investment.
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has accused his successor, Gianni Infantino, of taking football into dangerous commercial territory through his close relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that no individual has the right to "sell" the sport.
Blatter made the remarks in a post on X on Tuesday amid growing controversy over reports that FIFA is considering opening its flagship competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, to private investment.
"The close relationship between the FIFA President and the US President has reached a financial dimension that is deeply damaging football," Blatter wrote.
"No one has the right to sell our game. #GianniInfantino #DonaldTrump #FIFA #UEFA #USA #Sellout."
