FIFA President Infantino Faces Increased Pressure as Senior Advisor Resigns

Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity faces backlash after the resignation of a senior advisor and opposition from soccer bodies.

<p>Pressure is mounting on FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding his controversial proposal to sell World Cup profits to private equity, following the resignation of his senior advisor, Carlos Cordeiro, in Geneva.</p><p>Cordeiro, who was part of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, criticized the $20 billion commercial subsidiary plan as detrimental to football. His departure coincided with opposition from the Asian Football Confederation, which joined UEFA and Concacaf in rejecting the proposal, emphasizing the need for FIFA to reassess its governance.</p><p>The Asian body expressed solidarity with the European and North American federations, highlighting concerns over FIFA's decision-making processes. Infantino's plan, which involves a significant investment from a New York-based firm, has faced increasing scrutiny, with FIFA asserting it will continue its consultation process despite the backlash.</p>