Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Wenger distances himself from Infantino amid FIFA scandal
Wenger breaks silence as UEFA moves to oust FIFA president Infantino.
A. Wenger
coach
Who
Arsene Wenger
What
Issued statement distancing himself from Infantino
Context
Infantino faces removal over World Cup sale plan
What happened. Arsene Wenger issued a statement to distance himself from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is facing removal after controversial plans to sell World Cup stakes were rejected.
- UEFA orchestrating Infantino's removal.
- Plan to sell tournament stakes to investors rejected by UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC.
- Wenger works for FIFA and was seen with Infantino at World Cup.
Wenger's statement aims to quell criticism over his silence as Infantino's position weakens.
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