‘Robbery of the crown jewels of football’: Craig Foster on FIFA’s World Cup sell-off | ABC NEWS
Former Socceroo Craig Foster has hit out at FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell off interests in the World Cup to private investors, labelling the move a ‘blatant robbery of the crown jewels of global football’.
The plan has faced fierce opposition from Europe’s UEFA, Asia’s AFC and North America’s CONCACAF, while South America’s CONMEBOL and the African Football Confederation have signalled support.
Critics are questioning the FIFA president’s motives and the need to seek private investment in the world’s biggest sporting tournament.
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