Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Kieran Jackson

Gianni Infantino accused of ‘blackmail’ by Jordan FA president after foiled Fifa plan

Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein has accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of “blackmail” after his foiled plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Infantino was forced to abandon his plans – namely to sell stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa tournaments to private investors – after public uproar last week.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.