Richard Masters Accuses FIFA of Hitting Self-Destruct Button over World Cup Plan
Masters said FIFA created its own problem after the plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors triggered backlash and key departures.
- On Monday, FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour left his position, weeks after criticizing President Gianni Infantino's plans to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup. Lamour claimed FIFA staff felt "deceived" by the proposal.
- Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said Infantino pressed the "self-destruct button" over his botched plan to bring private investment into the World Cup. Infantino is fighting to retain his role amid significant backlash.
- Lamour described the private investor plan as "the project of one person" in a July 31 statement, coinciding with senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro's resignation. Lamour stated staff "deserve better than contempt and intimidation."
- UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister said the dismissal sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change." Israel and England's Football Association have withdrawn support for Infantino.
- Addressing next year's re-election, Masters suggested an "emerging unity candidate" should prioritize reforming FIFA and the president's role. He emphasized the organization must hold the World Cup "in trust for the future of football.
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Premier League CEO: Infantino pressed the 'self-destruct' button at FIFA
Richard Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League, has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of creating the crisis currently engulfing the international governing body, following a proposal to privatize the commercial rights of World Cup tournaments and sell stakes to investors. Masters told the BBC, “FIFA is the cause of this problem,” suggesting that the fallout from the proposal is a direct result of decisions made by FIFA officia…
The presidency of Gianni Infantino in FIFA remains in question after his failed attempt to privatize the World Cup. The current president of the governing body of football has divided the different national federations. The movements of each of them are studied in detail and can modify the current board of supports and ... Continue reading "Infantino finds a crack in Africa and divides its federations: has support to continue in FIFA"
The leader of the English equivalent of Ligue 1 has openly criticized the recent actions of Fifa, including the plan to open up to private investors.
Another important football personality, namely the CEO of the Premier League, Richard Masters, stands "against" FIFA and Gianni Infantino. The post "Voices" against FIFA and Infantino are growing: "Press the self-destruct button" appeared first on in.gr.
Richard Masters butchers Gianni Infantino's plan to sell parts of the World Cup.
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