The Five Dramatic Days That Shook Infantino and World Football The drama that unfolded this week, culminating in UEFA's statement expressing lost confidence and FIFA's withdrawal of its private investment plan, serves as a stark reminder that even at the highest echelons of football, there are limits to what can be tolerated.
The parallels with the European Super League debacle of 2021 are striking – both cases highlight the gulf between the interests of those who run the game and those who play it.
Infantino's plan was always contentious due to its reliance on private investment in the World Cup, which could have altered the financial dynamics at play.