FIFA Denies 'Selling Football' as AFC Joins Opposition and Senior Advisor Quits FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a World Cup commercial entity to private investors has sparked outrage among governing bodies, with many questioning the organization's priorities.
The news that senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro has resigned in protest is a significant blow to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's administration.
At its core, this controversy revolves around the question of what it means for football when its governing body acts like a corporate entity rather than a guardian of the game.