The Football Power Play: UEFA's Stand Against Infantino Raises Bigger Questions As international football grapples with the fallout from Gianni Infantino's ill fated plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, one thing is clear: European football's governing body, UEFA, has refused to back down despite FIFA's apology and attempts to present a united front.
FIFA's history of corruption and cronyism dates back to its founding in 1904. Infantino's presidency has only exacerbated these problems with a series of ill advised decisions.
The plan to sell stakes in the World Cup was the latest example, cementing UEFA's decision to intervene by threatening to boycott FIFA competitions.