The Beautiful Game's Ugly Divisions: A World Cup on the Brink? The global football community is at war over FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors.
This proposal has sparked a fierce backlash from governing bodies around the world, threatening to upend the sport's established order.
For decades, the World Cup has been celebrated as a celebration of international unity and sporting excellence. However, behind the scenes, complex interests and rivalries have simmered with tension.