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Blatter criticizes Infantino's plans for private investors at FIFA

Aug 1, 2026, 7:56 AM

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter renewed his criticism of a project pursued by Gianni Infantino to open a commercial entity to private investors. Blatter argued that FIFA is not a private investment fund and warned that football risked losing its identity through such a move. Shortly after his remarks, the withdrawal of the project was announced.