FIFA’s considering a jaw-dropping $20 billion deal to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights, sparking outrage after senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro quit, calling it a “bad deal for football.” Cordeiro, who once advised FIFA President Infantino and worked with the White House, warned the move risks the sport’s future for quick cash, urging others to speak up. European nations are threatening boycotts, North America’s soccer body has rejected the plan, and the rumored anchor investor—linked to Trump family ties—has fueled controversy. With a November 18 deadline for leadership challengers, this showdown exposes a deep rift between sports business and football’s soul.
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