AEFifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom criticized Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell 20% of future World Cup profits through a new company (FFE), calling it a 'sad and reproachable series of events' in an internal staff email. The plan, which aimed to involve private investors, was abruptly abandoned, and Grafstrom emphasized the importance of focusing on FIFA's mission and maintaining professionalism amid the controversy. Several major football confederations, including UEFA and CONCACAF, have expressed loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership, while some nations like England's FA have withdrawn support for his re-election. Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger also condemned the FFE plan, stating he was unaware of it and supported its cancellation.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the criticism of Infantino's plan as part of a broader institutional conflict, emphasizing the internal dissent within FIFA and the potential removal of Infantino. While the issue itself is politically charged, the narrative leans toward highlighting the instability and governance
