UEFA Official Condemns FIFA Sacking, Premier League Chief Slams Infantino's World Cup Plan

A senior UEFA official has condemned FIFA's dismissal of an executive who had openly criticized President Gianni Infantino, calling the move a "deeply troubling message" to those seeking reform within the organization. The departure of the FIFA executive, confirmed recently, has intensified scrutiny over the global football governing body's internal governance and leadership.

In a separate but related development, the Premier League's chief executive has sharply criticized Infantino's controversial proposal to sell off World Cup broadcasting rights. Describing the plan as having "pressed the self-destruct button," the chief executive characterized the move as a "self-inflicted wound" that could damage FIFA's standing and commercial strategies. These criticisms underscore a growing divide between FIFA and major European football leagues concerning the sport's direction and management.