Wenger Clarifies Role in Infantino's World Cup Stakes Plan

Arsene Wenger, serving as the Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA, issued a statement distancing himself from FIFA President Gianni Infantino's unsuccessful initiative to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. In his statement, Wenger detailed his responsibilities at FIFA, which include overseeing data analysis, managing the FIFA online training center, and developing youth education through 60 academies across various countries.

He emphasized that he was not involved in the strategic plan to sell World Cup stakes and first became aware of it through media reports. Wenger asserted that the decision to withdraw the project was essential, reinforcing his belief in an independent FIFA that operates with commitment, transparency, and integrity.