Infantino verteidigt sich: "Eine Gelegenheit, keine Verpflichtung"
FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino have stirred up the football world with their plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. In a video, the FIFA boss defends his initiative.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken out in defense of the controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, describing it as an "opportunity, not an obligation." The proposal has caused a significant stir within the global football community.
Infantino addressed the concerns and criticisms surrounding the initiative in a video statement. He emphasized that the move is intended to unlock new avenues for growth and development within football, rather than imposing any mandatory requirements on stakeholders.
The FIFA chief’s remarks aim to reassure football federations and fans that the sale of World Cup stakes is being approached with a view to enhancing the sport's future, rather than compromising its core values or competitive integrity.
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