ZURICH: Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president looks untenable following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights, the head of Europe’s professional football leagues said on Sunday. Claudius Schaefer, whose organization represents 53 professional men’s and women’s football leagues, said there could be “only one consequence” for Infantino after his plan triggered a storm of protest from regional associations.

OPINION: Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup has led to a monstrous backlash - and UEFA's threat to boycott tournaments means his position is now untenable

UEFA and Concacaf rejected Infantino's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.