FIFA’s World Cup sell-off sparks backlash against Gianni Infantino

FIFA's proposed plan to bring private investment into the commercial side of the World Cup sparked major backlash across global football.

Keir Radnedge, veteran football journalist and former editor of World Soccer, joins CGTN's Sean Callebs to examine the fight over the future of the World Cup, the growing pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and what greater private-sector influence could mean for the global game.

0:00 FIFA Infantino's World Cup Investment Plan Sparks Global Backlash

0:19 Why FIFA's $15 Billion World Cup Business Model Faces Criticism

1:07 FIFA Stake Sale Plan Rejected by Football Leaders Worldwide

1:55 FIFA Corruption History Returns as Infantino Faces Pressure

3:03 Can UEFA Remove Gianni Infantino as FIFA President?

4:32 64-Team World Cup Debate: Money, Politics and Football Quality

5:27 FIFA's Biggest Crisis: Will Infantino Stay in Power?

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