FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the organization’s proposed plan to set up a private subsidiary to exploit World Cup commercial benefits is “an opportunity but not an obligation.” Speaking publicly, Infantino describes the idea as a “golden opportunity” to “turbocharge” the development of football globally, while emphasizing that FIFA is making an offer rather than creating a mandatory requirement for member stakeholders.
Multiple outlets report that Infantino frames the proposal as optional and focused on broader growth of the game, rather than a binding commitment. One report adds context from FIFA governance discussions in 2019, when a FIFA stakeholders’ committee rejected an Infantino-backed proposal for a $25 billion private investment tied to an expanded Club World Cup.
Overall, the coverage presents Infantino’s remarks as an attempt to clarify FIFA’s position ahead of any potential decision-making around the proposal, including how it would be implemented and whether participating parties would be required to proceed.
