Infantino's most senior advisor resigns, distances self from controversial FIFA plan
His resignation and the AFC statement came hours after FIFA vowed to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on the plan...
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FIFA's proposed private investment plan has faced significant backlash, leading to the resignation of a senior advisor and condemnation from multiple continental confederations.
- Senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigned, stating he had "no involvement in this proposal, and I oppose it unequivocally."
- AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF have joined in condemning the plan, with the AFC expressing alarm that a "World Cup boycott has entered public discourse."
- Cordeiro, a former head of the US Soccer Federation, called the plan a "bad deal for FIFA's member associations, a bad deal for football, and a bad deal for the long-term future of the game."
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FIFA Advisor Quits Over Private Investment Plan - July 2026
FIFA's most senior advisor has resigned, distancing themselves from a controversial plan to allow private investors to buy stakes in FIFA's commercial operations. The proposal aims to raise up to $4.2 billion by valuing the FIFA Forward Enterprise at $20 billion. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is proceeding with the plan despite significant backlash from multiple continental confederations. The global football community has expressed strong opposition to selling a private stake in the World Cup. This marks a major governance dispute within football's governing body.
