Carlos Cordeiro
Former senior adviser on global strategy and governance for Fifa who resigned in opposition to Infantino's plans.
Notable Quotes
"The proposal has become a defining question for Fifa's future."View Story →
""a bad deal for football""View Story →
"the proposal was a bad deal for football and would mortgage football's future."View Story →
Related Stories
Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
August 17, 2026A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
The pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president?
August 1, 2026Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
August 1, 2026Infantino on the brink? Who could replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
July 31, 2026'At least I'll sleep well tonight' - Fifa executive joins Burnham in questioning Infantino
Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.
July 31, 2026Burnham says Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa as criticism grows
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.
July 31, 2026