FIFA chief of global football development Arsène Wenger has said that Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw from a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup company to private investors was absolutely necessary. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
Stressing that he has always been in support of FIFA serving the game with commitment, transparency, and integrity, Wenger declared that he was fully opposed to the FFE plan.
Arsene added that he first became aware of Infantino’s plans for the project through media reports.
His words, “The recent events at FIFA deserve some clarity from my side.
At FIFA, I am the chief of global football development. Together with my team, I oversee the data analysis of the game, the FIFA online training centre, the development of youth education through 60 academies across 60 countries where they are most needed, and youth competitions around the world.
In addition, I am a technical adviser to IFAB.
I was not involved in this strategic plan and first became aware of the project through media reports.
The decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and beyond question, because I firmly believe in an independent FIFA that serves our game with commitment, transparency, and integrity.”
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