Gianni Infantino's position has deteriorated rapidly following his proposal to sell World Cup broadcasting rights to outside investors. Days earlier, he was celebrating the tournament's record $15bn revenue while dismissing critics online. The backlash has forced him into damage control as he fights to preserve his leadership role.
The current crisis reflects deeper structural problems within FIFA dating back over a decade. The 2010 decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar rather than the United States triggered investigations into corruption allegations and led to significant figures including Concacaf general secretary Chuck Blazer cooperating with authorities.
