Claudius Schafer says there might be ‘just one consequence’ to Infantino’s actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
Printed On 2 Aug 2026
Gianni Infantino’s place as FIFA president appears untenable following his failed plan to promote a stake within the World Cup’s industrial rights, the pinnacle of Europe’s skilled soccer leagues has stated.
Claudius Schafer, whose organisation represents 53 skilled males’s and ladies’s soccer leagues, stated on Sunday there may very well be “just one consequence” for Infantino after his plan triggered a storm of protest from regional associations.
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“Once I noticed how this complete factor unfolded and that FIFA’s key our bodies weren’t concerned, then there’s basically just one consequence in any firm or affiliation,” he instructed Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung.
Requested if this meant that Infantino was now unacceptable as FIFA president, Schafer stated: “That is often the consequence when somebody in an organization pushes such a enterprise deal ahead with out anybody figuring out about it.”
Infantino stated on Friday FIFA had scrapped the plan after a widespread backlash.
Regional confederations UEFA and CONCACAF stated on Saturday that they had misplaced confidence in his management.
Schafer, additionally chief government of the Swiss Soccer League, stated the proposal steered that FIFA’s major purpose was to maximise earnings for third events by having extra and greater competitions in future.
“It’s solely concerning the monetary benefits; every little thing else is totally ignored,” he stated.
The European Leagues opposed this as a result of it could add extra matches to an already packed worldwide calendar to the detriment of nationwide championships, Schafer stated.
“No person knew concerning the plans, not even the FIFA Council, the governing physique of FIFA. I used to be very stunned that the president was appearing utterly alone on this matter.”
