English FA expresses doubts over FIFA's new commercial project

The English Football Association has formally expressed deep concerns regarding a controversial new commercial project championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The initiative aims to boost economic activity by attracting private-sector investors, with plans to potentially sell stakes in the World Cup itself.

In an official statement, the English FA highlighted that they were kept in the dark regarding the proposal's specifics. They expressed significant alarm over the lack of proper governance and procedural transparency surrounding the governing body's decision-making process.

We were not aware of this proposal at all, and we have no substantive details, particularly regarding its precise nature and the conditions attached to it. Given the limited information available to us, we are deeply concerned about the absence of the procedures and governance that allowed this to happen. English Football Association

The FA stated that they would share further views once FIFA releases full details and provides the transparency promised. The pressure on Infantino is mounting, as UEFA and CONCACAF have already voiced strong opposition, with both bodies even floating the possibility of a World Cup boycott.