All articles tagged with #football governance
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly drafted a secret plan to privatise or sell stakes in the World Cup, a unilateral proposal developed behind closed doors that has drawn anger from UEFA and other football authorities and raises questions about governance, funding, and the calendar if it ever goes to a vote.
CAF's appeals committee stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco, triggering anger across Africa and prompting critics to call the decision a setback for refereeing finality and CAF governance; observers expect CAS to reverse the ruling, underscoring a reputational test for Patrice Motsepe's presidency.
Manchester City's legal battle against the Premier League highlights the growing influence of state-owned football clubs and the potential destabilization of English football. The case underscores issues of greed, control, and the distortion of market dynamics, drawing parallels to autocratic governance and populist tactics. The situation raises concerns about the future of football governance and the unchecked power of wealthy state-backed entities in the sport.