Infantino's Backpedal Fuels Fears of FIFA's Autocratic Tilt The sudden withdrawal of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup has ignited a firestorm within the soccer world, casting a spotlight on the increasingly autocratic tendencies of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
This move comes as the organization hurtles towards its upcoming election, raising disturbing questions about Infantino's leadership and the future direction of global soccer.
The decision to abandon plans for outside investment was met with relief from UEFA officials, who had opposed the proposal.