Arsene Wenger has described Gianni Infantino’s decision to reverse course on a plan involving private investment in a World Cup operating company as necessary. The comments come as scrutiny of the FIFA president continues to intensify.
Wenger, the former Arsenal manager and FIFA’s chief of global football development, criticized the original proposal. Infantino’s deputy also raised concerns about the plan, which was intended to seek outside investment in a company responsible for running the World Cup.
The criticism adds to pressure facing Infantino as FIFA considers how the tournament should be managed and financed. The reported U-turn represents a response to growing opposition within football’s leadership and beyond.
