Shafaqna English– Sepp Blatter, who previously led FIFA, launched a blistering attack on Wednesday(29 Jul 2026) against the current administration’s plan to create a multi-billion-dollar commercial arm to manage the World Cup. Blatter insisted that the tournament is a public sporting heritage, not a private financial asset that belongs to a handful of executives.
The former FIFA chief, who held the top position for nearly two decades until 2015, expressed his belief that the proposal from Gianni Infantino crosses a dangerous line in terms of commercial exploitation. He warned that such a move could fundamentally alter the character of the beautiful game.
Source: Reuters