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.

Fifa president Infantino has faced intense scrutiny, including calls to resign, after staging a World Cup plagued by controversy

Gianni Infantino sought to defend a handful of controversies from the 2026 World Cup.