FIFA World Cup plan: Infantino tackles UEFA and global game – all to know

The people’s game is facing a civil war.Football – so often also dubbed ‘the beautiful game’ – is on the verge of an ugly standoff that threatens an established order that has stood since FIFA’s governance of the game began in 1904.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4What has FIFA charged Argentina with, and what could the punishment be?list 2 of 4Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup: All to knowlist 3 of 4Storm apologize after co-owner berates teen girls for support of Cunninghamlist 4 of 4Viral finger-clicker suspended as cricket storm remains in global spotlightend of listFIFA’s proposal, fronted by its President Gianni Infantino, to sell stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors has been met with a furious backlash worldwide.The plan was only revealed on Tuesday.In the days that have followed, the sport has made headlines around the world and faced a split in the game with boycotts threatened.Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at where and how football has gone from a celebration of World Cup glory for Spain to a divide that has provoked fierce words from the continental governing bodies, politicians and a resigning FIFA adviser alike.W...