UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF issued joint statement attacking FIFA President over conduct during proposed sale of stake in commercial rights to the World Cup.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
FIFA-Infantino World Cup stake sale backlash continues with confederation statements; LA Galaxy signs Sergi Roberto; Inter Miami loses Leagues Cup match without Messi. Key developments include West Ham signing Manor Solomon from Tottenham, FIFA president Gianni Infantino facing pressure to resign from three confederations, and Palestinian club soccer set to resume in September after a nearly three‑year halt due to the Gaza war.
Biggest developments
LA Galaxy sign Sergi Roberto
Spanish midfielder Sergi Roberto joins MLS side LA Galaxy on two-year contract through 2028.
Inter Miami falls to Monterrey without Messi in Leagues Cup
Inter Miami loses 2-1 at home to Monterrey in Leagues Cup group stage; Messi absent.
Bullish takes
- Alexis Sánchez signing with CF Montréal adds star power and marketing appeal to MLS and could boost attendance and viewership for the league and the club.
Critical takes
- Confederations condemn Infantino conduct on World Cup commercial rights sale plans
- UEFA, Concacaf and AFC jointly pressuring FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign signals deep institutional friction that could destabilize FIFA governance and future tournament planning.
Why this matters
Ongoing governance tensions at FIFA and key MLS roster moves shape upcoming seasons.