Could the World Cup sell-off scandal cost FIFA's boss his job? | DW News

FIFA's World Cup sell-off plan is facing mounting resistance. Football's governing bodies in Asia, Europe and North America have all rejected Gianni Infantino's proposal to bring in private investors, while two senior FIFA insiders have publicly turned against him. The FIFA president could now be facing the biggest challenge of his decade in power. DW News asked Dr. David Webber, Senior Lecturer in Sports Management and Politics at UCFB Manchester, for his assessment.

Chapters:
00:00 Pressure mounts on FIFA's Infantino
01:04 Former adviser slams FIFA deal
02:12 Dr. David Webber, UCFB Manchester
03:07 Why Infantino won't step down
05:03 World Cup success amid controversy
06:06 Who profits from football?
06:46 Why the backlash extends beyond Trump

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