European Football · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Blatter criticizes Infantino's apologies ahead of 2026 World Cup
The former FIFA chief ironizes over the regrets expressed by the current president regarding the tournament's opening to private investors.
By Editorial team
Sepp Blatter reacted on social media to Gianni Infantino's statements in Zurich, where the latter expressed regrets over the controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup. The former president mocks the 25 million dollar compensation pledge announced by his successor. This controversy concerns the involvement of private investors in organizing the North American tournament. The exchanges between the two leaders reflect internal tensions over global football governance.