Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:09pm on 10 Aug 2026,Monday Sports
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have jointly criticised FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a plan to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup. The plan was later dropped after strong opposition. The three football bodies said the issue was not just poor communication but a serious failure of judgement. They accused FIFA of pushing the proposal without proper consultation. They also said the process broke trust with football’s governing bodies. The groups called for an independent review of the issue. The statement increases pressure on Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March. His chances of winning another term could now face a challenge. (PC: AP)
