Ceferin Criticizes Infantino's World Cup Stake Sale

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a minority stake in the FIFA World Cup, describing the plan as “worse than the Super League.” Speaking at a UEFA gathering on Tuesday, Ceferin said the suggested sale of a 20 percent share to a consortium of private‑equity investors would jeopardise the competition’s integrity and commercial independence, echoing the backlash that the 2021 European Super League project generated among clubs, fans and regulators.

Infantino has defended the initiative as a means to generate additional revenue for global football development, arguing that the proceeds would be reinvested in grassroots programmes and infrastructure. FIFA, however, has faced mounting opposition from national associations and league officials who fear that commercial interests could outweigh sporting considerations. Ceferin’s remarks underscore a growing rift between the two governing bodies over the future commercial model of the sport, with the dispute expected to shape upcoming discussions on World Cup governance and revenue distribution.