The International Federation of Association Football is facing growing resistance to its plan to open commercial activities surrounding its competitions to private investors. After the European federations, countries belonging to the North, Central American and Caribbean confederation, and most recently the Asian Football Confederation, have also come out against the proposal. SITA ↗
According to available information, the Union of European Football Associations has threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA pushes through the creation of a commercial subsidiary that private investors could enter. All 55 UEFA members supported the joint approach. All 41 member countries of the CONCACAF confederation likewise spoke out against the plan. Die Zeit ↗
The Asian Football Confederation stated that it stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF. The resistance has thus spread to another major region of world football and has significantly weakened the position of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. According to published information, he wanted to use the plan to strengthen FIFA's influence in global football, but ran into rejection from several continental organizations. Spiegel.de ↗
Despite the criticism, FIFA defends the proposal and claims it is continuing open and democratic consultations with stakeholders. The federation also rejects the claim that this amounts to selling off football. However, the dispute shows deep tension between FIFA's leadership and a significant part of its member organizations. Further developments will depend on whether FIFA amends the plan or continues despite the threat of a boycott. hnonline.sk ↗
FIFA's plan with investors runs into resistance from confederations
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