The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, and several football stakeholders have criticised FIFA’s reported plan to sell a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other competitions through a semi-private subsidiary.
The proposal has sparked widespread opposition, with critics warning that it could undermine football’s governance, transparency and independence.
In a statement on Wednesday, UEFA said football’s governance and integrity should not be treated as commercial assets.
“The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade — especially with zero transparency as to who gains financially. None of us is the owner of football. It is not FIFA’s to sell.”
CONCACAF also expressed concern over the proposal, citing the lack of consultation.
“We are deeply concerned by the lack of due process.”
Vice President of the German Football Association and president of Borussia Dortmund, Hans-Joachim Watzke, described the plan as
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