FIFA faces a major governance crisis...

FIFA faces a major governance crisis after President Gianni Infantino scraps the proposed $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, which would have sold a 20% stake in FIFA’s commercial operations to private equity investors. UEFA demands Infantino resign or face a no-confidence push, alleging coercion after federations were reportedly offered large payouts to support the deal. Internal FIFA officials and advisers distance themselves from the project, while AFC and CONCACAF call for an independent governance review. Political links to Donald Trump and earlier disciplinary controversies deepen pressure on Infantino’s presidency.

Saturday, 1 August, 2026