Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing intense pressure over his plan to sell portions of the World Cup to private investors, which has drawn widespread global opposition. Senior adviser Francisco Cordeiro resigned in protest, while FIFA's own chief operating officer issued a scathing rebuke, with former FIFA president Lamour calling the sell-off plan something that 'defies belief and imagination.' European nations had already threatened to boycott FIFA competitions if the scheme is not abandoned, and the loss of two key inner-circle figures further threatens Infantino's presidency.