FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces leadership crisis over abandoned private investment plan
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Gianni Infantino, FIFA, UEFA, Victor Montagliani
Global
August 2026
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Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to open the World Cup to private investment after widespread condemnation. UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, and internal opposition within FIFA has intensified. Critics are calling for a leadership change, with Victor Montagliani mentioned as a potential successor. The proposed plan aimed to raise US$4.2 billion based on a US$20 billion valuation.
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