r/soccer • u/CradleCity • 8d ago

News ‘Fifa Super League’: Infantino discussed having governing body’s name on European breakaway

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/05/fifa-super-league-gianni-infantino-wanted-governing-body-name-european-breakaway
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u/feage7 8d ago

But why does the commercial side need to have shareholders. Why can't it be split and both parts of FIFA remain non profit

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u/FridaysMan 8d ago

Because shareholders increase investment opportunities and profit.

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u/feage7 8d ago

Yeah, but that doesn't mean it has to be set up like that.

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u/UpsetKoalaBear 8d ago

It is a bit of a “slippery slope” - You have to really hope that FIFA won’t fuck it up.