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The 2026-2027 Football Thread
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daneoni
macrumors G5
Howe probably made the sensible choice to take the money and run. His team has been gutted in 2 transfer windows and Saudi PIF hasn't really delivered on hype that was generated when they came to buy the club.
The new manager has his work cut out. Because the team now looks average, and will face even stiffer competition
Re FIFA/UEFA. This video is a good illustration on how Infantino has been operating. Basically, generate more football to distract everyone, fill the coffers, and consolidate power.
The new manager has his work cut out. Because the team now looks average, and will face even stiffer competition
Re FIFA/UEFA. This video is a good illustration on how Infantino has been operating. Basically, generate more football to distract everyone, fill the coffers, and consolidate power.
Lord Blackadder
macrumors P6
CONCACAF has also rejected Infantino's plan, I am relieved to report.
I'm tired of seeing all of the great institutions that underpin modern society being hollowed out by corrupt, entitled, sociopathic clowns who should never be allowed within a hundred miles of real power. Infantino is just one example, but I am wholly in support of UEFA's stance. We have to draw the line somewhere on allowing football to be prostituted as an investment vehicle. Yes, there will always be money in the sport, even international football - but there has to be a limit. Infantino is delusional and cannot be entrusted to govern football. And that's part of the problem. FIFA is a failed institution in that it has become an autocracy. The presidency needs to be stripped of much of its power if the sport is to be governed fairly and sustainably.
I'm tired of seeing all of the great institutions that underpin modern society being hollowed out by corrupt, entitled, sociopathic clowns who should never be allowed within a hundred miles of real power. Infantino is just one example, but I am wholly in support of UEFA's stance. We have to draw the line somewhere on allowing football to be prostituted as an investment vehicle. Yes, there will always be money in the sport, even international football - but there has to be a limit. Infantino is delusional and cannot be entrusted to govern football. And that's part of the problem. FIFA is a failed institution in that it has become an autocracy. The presidency needs to be stripped of much of its power if the sport is to be governed fairly and sustainably.
decafjava
macrumors 603
Excellent and just in, the AFC (Asian Football Confedration) has also just joined the CONCACAF and UEFA.
AFC joins oppostion to FIFA.
Most people have mentioned UEFA's national teams but it's also worth considering that if UEFA isn't participating (I know it's not UEFA itself but it's easier to write it that way) then UEFA's clubs would also probably cease to release their players for non UEFA approved (whatever you want to call it) competitions.
Either way UEFA started without the votes but they also probably have that now.
In the worst case scenario Infantino will surely have competition in the 2027 election.
I find it funny he's being sacrificed and his name (which is of Portuguese origin) literally means Lamb.
It's also starting to become obvious that South America and Africa are on the opposing side.
Either way UEFA started without the votes but they also probably have that now.
In the worst case scenario Infantino will surely have competition in the 2027 election.
I find it funny he's being sacrificed and his name (which is of Portuguese origin) literally means Lamb.
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Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
So if UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC all boycott the World Cup, who will be the winners? Might be a small competition though.
Lord Blackadder
macrumors P6
There is zero chance of the boycott actually remaining in four years. But withdrawing from lesser FIFA competitions now (hopefully) puts big pressure on Infantino.
I believe only UEFA commited itself towards a boycott.
The others only showed their disagreement with FIFA and therefore agreement with UEFA.
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FIFA seems to have taken a tactical retreat.
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Mitthrawnuruodo
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Fifa scraps proposal to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash
Gianni Infantino has said Fifa has scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash
I really, really hope this was the beginning of the end for Infantino...
daneoni
macrumors G5
Considering FIFA made $15bn from the last WC, i don't think he's going anywhere anytime soon.
Part of the reason Blatter got ousted was because FIFA was losing money and sponsors after their scandals
As long as the money keeps flowing, the backers will keep egging Infantino on.
Part of the reason Blatter got ousted was because FIFA was losing money and sponsors after their scandals
As long as the money keeps flowing, the backers will keep egging Infantino on.
It seems that at least at UEFA let's all be friends won't be the future motto
Lord Blackadder
macrumors P6
We can't individually change anything, but collectively fans can force people like Infantino out and push for reform. But it will require massive grassroots activism. Corruption and greed are hard to combat but they are not invincible forces.
Delighted to see that this grotesque and greedy and deeply ethically questionable proposal has been abandoned.
Apple fanboy
macrumors Ivy Bridge
Agreed. Reminds me of another money grab idea a few teams had a couple of years back.
Glad that one died as well.
As am I, and I was equally glad at the time.
Can't say that we exactly covered ourselves in glory on that occasion.
Both attempts were nothing short of appalling, utterly unnecessary, flagrantly greedy, ethically deeply unsettling and morally dubious.