A deepening dispute inside FIFA has put renewed pressure on president Gianni Infantino after his proposal to sell a stake linked to the World Cup collapsed. What was meant to be a major commercial move has instead opened clear divisions within world football's governing body.
According to the report, influential figures are now publicly stepping away from the plan, a sign that support for Infantino has weakened. The abandoned stake sale appears to have damaged his standing inside FIFA and raised fresh questions about how much backing he still has among senior decision-makers.
The controversy has also drawn attention to FIFA's leadership structure, including the role of the secretary general, as the fallout spreads beyond the initial proposal. With prominent voices distancing themselves from the project, the issue is no longer only about a failed commercial idea but about authority and trust at the top of the organization.
The latest developments suggest the battle over Infantino's future influence inside FIFA is far from over. Even without the stake sale moving ahead, the political consequences may continue as internal alliances shift and the governing body deals with the impact of the failed plan.
