A World Cup with no participants – it could be Gianni Infantino’s boldest move yet The latest proposal from FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sent shockwaves through the football world, but this time even traditional allies like the United States and several Middle Eastern countries have joined forces to reject his plan.
The idea is to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino's proposal reeks of desperation and a complete disregard for the sport's values.
By turning the World Cup into a commodity to be bought and sold, he is essentially putting a price tag on what was once considered a sacred institution. Uefa's 55 member nations have met this idea with disdain.