Guddoomiyaha FIFA Gianni Infantino ayaa warqad u diray 211-ka xiriir ee xubnaha ka ah isagoo ballan qaaday in $40 milyan la siiyo kuwa taageera qorshihiisa saamiga ah ee tartamada waaweyn, iyadoo waqti kama dambays ah loo qabtay 19-ka Sebtembar.
Warqadda $40 Malyan iyo waqtiga kama dambaysta ah
Infantino wuxuu saxiixay warqad shan bog ah oo faahfaahinaysa faa'iidooyinka qorshihiisa, kaas oo sheegay in $20 milyan la heli doono 'isla markiiba' laga bilaabo 1 Janaayo 2027 haddii xiriirrada xubnaha ahi ay si wanaagsan uga jawaabaan waqtiga kama dambaysta ah.
Dhiirigelintaas ayaa timid wax ka yar 24 saacadood kadib markii Infantino uu sheegay inay FIFA abuurayso shirkad ganacsi oo maamusha Koobka Adduunka iyo tartamada kale, iyadoo lacagta ka iman doonto 'qayb yar' oo ka mid ah saamiga FIFA Forward Enterprise.
Mucaaradka xooggan iyo cambaareynta caalamiga ah
Mucaaradka qorshaha ayaa aad u xoog badan, iyadoo dad badan ay ku tilmaameen la'aanta habraaca saxda ah inay tahay qodobka ugu horreeya ee caradooda.
Afhayeenka FA-ga ayaa sheegay inay 'gebi ahaanba ka warqabin' qorshaha, halka UEFA ay cambaareysay qorshayaashaas iyadoo sheegtay inay 'ka gudbeen xadka la aqbali karo' oo ay qorsheyneyso inay qabato kulan degdeg ah oo ay ka soo qayb galaan 55-ka xubnood.
Khilaafka u dhexeeya FIFA iyo UEFA
La Liga President Javier Tebas ayaa ku eedeeyay Infantino inuu isku dayayo inuu iibsado codad ka hor Shirweynaha FIFA ee bisha Maarso, isagoo yiri 'Waxay u egtahay olole doorasho oo lagu maalgelinayo mustaqbalka kubadda cagta'.
CONCACAF ayaa iyaduna sheegtay inay 'si qoto dheer uga walaacsan tahay' la'aanta habraaca, halka UEFA ay sheegtay inay ogtahay in tartan kasta oo FIFA soo abaabusho uu noqon lahaa mid qiimihiisu aad u hooseeyo haddii aysan ka qaybgelin.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations offering $40 million if they support his plan to sell shares in major tournaments, with a September 19 deadline for an initial $20 million payout.
The Proposal and the Deadline
Infantino signed a five-page letter outlining the benefits of his proposal, which aims to create a commercial company to manage FIFA's most important events, including the World Cup, allowing external investors to buy shares. The letter states that if member associations respond well within the final deadline, $20 million will be received 'immediately' starting from January 1, 2027.
The FIFA proposal that FIFA must consider input from those contributing to the development of the sport has raised concerns about expanding tournaments, while plans for the 2030 World Cup involving 64 teams hosted jointly by six countries from three continental confederations are intensifying. The 2030 World Cup expansion would significantly impact the football calendar, which was already congested and partly due to the expansion of European tournaments.
Global Backlash and Governance Concerns
Opposition to the plan was very strong, with many describing the lack of a proper process as the primary source of their concern. A spokesperson for the FA said: 'We are completely unaware of the proposal and do not have key details, including what the proposal actually is and the conditions attached to it. Based on the limited information, we are deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance to reach this level, and the apparent substance and principles involved.'
UEFA has taken an unusual step by responding to FIFA's plans before they were officially announced on Tuesday, responding to early reports in newspapers. UEFA has condemned the plans, stating they have 'gone beyond acceptable limits'. It plans to hold an emergency meeting with all 55 members by end of week to work on an action plan. UEFA is aware that any tournament organized by FIFA without its participation would have a very low value.
Accusations of a Vote-Buying Campaign
La Liga President Javier Tebas accused Infantino of trying to buy votes before the next FIFA Congress in March, stating: 'It is not a restructuring. It looks like an election campaign funded by the future of football. Development cannot be used to buy votes or silence. FIFA tournaments and commercial rights are not personal property of Infantino. Anyone who mixes politics, ethics, money and power without transparency cannot lead. Infantino is not the solution to FIFA's management. He is the problem.'
CONCACAF, which hosted the previous World Cup, has also expressed concern about what happened. CONCACAF stated: 'We are deeply concerned about the proper process not being followed. We are also sharing the disappointment of many people in our region and those involved in the sport, as this detailed plan was prepared and announced before the relevant governing bodies and interested parties had a chance to discuss it. As custodians of football, we are responsible for protecting the sport. Together, FIFA, regional associations and every member association have a duty to always work to protect the
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