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Mats Hummels criticizes FIFA President Gianni Infantino sharply

Mats Hummels sharply criticizes Gianni Infantino's failed investor plan and his push for the privatization of the World Cup.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Former national football player Mats Hummels has criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his failed investor plan. Hummels suspects that power and money could ultimately become "a drug," which he sees as an alarming signal.

Infantino's proposal to privatize the World Cup has caused outrage within the football community. Hummels expresses concern about the consequences of such plans and questions the motivations of the FIFA president.

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