Source-linked briefing Sports

FIFA COO: Staff were deceived by Infantino’s plan to sell competition stakes

FIFA COO: Staff were deceived by Infantino’s plan to sell competition stakes

FIFA’s chief operating officer has strongly criticized President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors. The executive said staff felt deceived, highlighting growing tensions within world football’s governing body.

Original headline

Gianni Infantino: Fifa executive say staff 'deceived' by president's World Cup plans