Gianni Infantino has put his own re-election as Fifa president at risk with his controversial “gamble” to sell off stakes in the World Cup, The i Paper has been told.
The move has sparked outrage and could backfire by creating a push against Infantino’s bid for another four-year term from 2027, say football insiders and whistleblowers.
Infantino may have planned the money-spinning venture for some time, say Fifa experts – arguing that it explains why he “buddied up” so closely with Donald Trump.
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European nations are said to be willing to boycott the World Cup if Fifa pushes on with plans, with Uefa’s 55 associations holding an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss how to respond.
