Premier League CEO Richard Masters condemned Fifa's World Cup sell-off plan as a 'self-inflicted wound'. Fifa President Gianni Infantino's attempt to create a private company to manage competition rights—which would have sold 21% to investors—faced fierce opposition from UEFA, which threatened a boycott. Masters backed the English FA's withdrawal of support and called for a 'unity candidate' in the Fifa presidential race.
In a wide-ranging interview ahead of the Premier League season opener, Masters also weighed in on Manchester City's financial case and Folarin Balogun's red card controversy. He defended his league's evolving landscape while downplaying comparisons between Chelsea's agent fines and PSR penalties.
Widespread criticism erupted after Infantino secured backing in Morocco from African, South American, and Oceanian confederations. UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC jointly accused Fifa of 'breaking trust through deception' in a letter signed by their presidents. Infantino remains poised to seek a fourth term in March.
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