FIFA Boss Infantino Receive Heavy Blow As Top Adviser Quit Over World Cup Deal

By: Esther Daniel

FIFA Presido Gianni Infantino don suffer big setback as him senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resign on Friday over plan to sell part of di World Cup business operations.

Cordeiro, wey be former US Soccer Federation president, talk say he no fit support di move because he believe say di deal no good for football.

Di former banker and lifelong football fan explain say him decision come because FIFA dey consider selling stake in one of football biggest competitions.

Di resignation don raise fresh questions around FIFA’s plan as Cordeiro insist say protecting di value and future of di World Cup must come first.