Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Wenger Breaks Silence After FIFA Plan Scrapped
After facing backlash for staying quiet, Wenger finally speaks out on the failed FIFA plan.
Who
Arsene Wenger
What
Released statement after criticism for not speaking out
When
August 4, 2026
Where
FIFA
What happened. Arsene Wenger issued a statement after facing criticism for not speaking out against FIFA's scuppered FFE plan, which was abandoned following backlash.
- FIFA's FFE proposal was not an attempt to 'sell football'.
- Member associations would have received £15 million instantly.
- Infantino announced the plan's withdrawal on Saturday.
Wenger's statement comes after Infantino scrapped the controversial plan amid widespread criticism.
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