The FIFA World Cup has been the subject of a considerable debate, following an idea by the governing authority of the world’s most popular game to involve private investors in the commercial aspects of the biggest tournament in the sport.
The governing body believes the plan could raise billions of dollars to help develop football and boost funding of member organisations, but several of the sport’s major organisations are strongly against it. UEFA, CONCACAF and now the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have been all serious, saying that the World Cup isn’t just a business but a defining part of football’s true and real identity. Former FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro also stepped down citing the possibility of compromising the future of the game.
The dispute has escalated to the point of a World Cup boycott being discussed, as the football world becomes increasingly divided. But FIFA maintains that a final decision has not been reached, and that all member associations will have a chance to vote following a full consultation process.
