Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, was reportedly forced to abandon plans to sell stakes in World Cup and other FIFA tournaments to private investors following accusations of “blackmail” leveled by the Jordan Football Association (FA) president.
The allegations were made by Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, the President of the Jordan FA, who claims Infantino attempted a scheme to sell tournament shares. Details surrounding the proposed sale remain limited, but it appears FIFA intended to attract private investment into its flagship competitions.
According to reports, Infantino’s plan involved selling stakes in tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. However, this initiative faced opposition and ultimately failed. Prince Ali bin Al Hussein directly accused Infantino of using coercive tactics during the process. He stated, “There was a clear attempt at blackmail. The failed plan highlights internal tensions within FIFA and raises questions about the organization's financial strategies.
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