FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off the World Cup has failed, triggering a revolt within the organization and a legal challenge from UEFA. Infantino acknowledged that mistakes were made in the process, but UEFA maintains that the conditions for ending its boycott have not been met and has served a preservation letter to FIFA.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera reported that Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid the fallout. FIFA has denied that claim, saying it is not true.
The failed privatization plan has also led to more key FIFA staff breaking ranks with Infantino, according to reports. Battle lines are being drawn within FIFA as the mutiny over the proposal grows.
UEFA, European football's governing body, has been vocally opposed to the plan and continues to apply pressure on FIFA. The preservation letter is a formal step that could precede legal action, though no further details have been disclosed.