FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head

Claudius Schafer says there can be ‘only one consequence’ to Infantino’s actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.Published On 2 Aug 20262 Aug 2026Gianni Infantino’s ‌position as FIFA president looks untenable following his ⁠failed plan to ⁠sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights, the head of Europe’s professional football leagues has said.Claudius Schafer, whose organisation represents 53 professional men’s and women’s football leagues, said ⁠on Sunday there could be “only one consequence” for ⁠Infantino after his plan triggered a storm of protest from regional associations.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4MLS: Messi returns to field for first time since World Cup as Miami drawlist 2 of 4Arteta expects more summer signings as Arsenal beat Girona in preseasonlist 3 of 4MLB: LA Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skuballist 4 of 4Why isn’t anyone challenging Infantino for FIFA’s top job?end of list“When I saw how this whole thing unfolded and that FIFA’s key bodies weren’t involved, then there’s essentially only one consequence ‌in any company or association,” he told Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung.Asked if this meant that Infantino was now un...