Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:51am on 05 Aug 2026,Wednesday Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after senior officials, including Arsène Wenger and Secretary General Mattias Grafström, distanced themselves from his failed proposal to sell stakes in future FIFA World Cup revenues to private investors. Wenger said he was unaware of the plan and called its withdrawal "absolutely necessary," emphasizing the need for an independent and transparent FIFA. The controversy has sparked widespread criticism from football associations and intensified concerns over Infantino's leadership, with several federations withdrawing support ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election. (PC: EPA)
