2 weeks ago

Premier League Chief Condemns Infantino’s World Cup Investment Plan

FIFA is the group that runs the World Cup.

Its president, Gianni Infantino, considered bringing private investors into the tournament.

Richard Masters, who leads the Premier League, strongly disagreed with that idea.

He said FIFA created its own problem and hurt its reputation.

Masters believes FIFA should protect the World Cup for future football fans.

Kevin Lamour, a senior FIFA official, criticized the plan and then left his job.

UEFA and England’s Football Association have also withdrawn or withheld support for Infantino.

Masters said a future candidate should promise to reform FIFA.

Key facts

Critic: Richard Masters, chief executive of the Premier League
FIFA president: Gianni Infantino
Proposal: Bringing private investment into the World Cup
Masters’s assessment: He called the plan a “self-inflicted wound” and said FIFA had pressed the “self-destruct button.”
Senior departure: FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour left his job on Monday after criticizing the plans.
Opposition: UEFA has criticized Infantino, while England’s Football Association has withdrawn its support.
Next election: Infantino is up for re-election next year.

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