If the clubs and country associations stand behind it they can simply make a new world championship, no need to keep using the FIFA…
Privatization is a curse, the burden of profitability over any other aspect. FIFA events were already outrageously priced, best prepare for the death of football on the world stage as fans are slowly pushed away or repulsed.
Colour me surprised by this vote
Same, but unironically so. I thought all major sports bodies (IOC, FIFA, UEFA, …) were deeply corrupt. So… what gives? Did they forget to bribe UEFA officials?
Did they forget to bribe UEFA officials?
Reading the article, it seems he forget to bribe everyone, not only UEFA officials…
No irony from me either. After having thought about it, I wont rule out the possibility that the UEFA boycott is also motivated by financial considerations.
Why sell off shares if they have billions from the worldcup? Which leverge does the US have to make Infantino propose the deal?
From another article:
Infantino is plotting a scheme whereby Fifa would retain majority control of a new enterprise, and the rest would be sold, partly to each of Fifa’s 211 national associations should they wish to invest, and partly to private investment. The plan could potentially see Infantino installed as the “commissioner” of the World Cup when his Fifa presidency finally ends in 2031, a position that would prove extremely lucrative, according to The Times .
He has to step down as Fifa president in 2031, so he wants to privatize the lucrative parts to himself
