Former DFB President Slams FIFA’s Infantino for Prioritizing Profit Over Sport

Theo Zwanziger accuses FIFA of being a profit-driven organization under Gianni Infantino, urging transparency about its commercial focus.

Theo Zwanziger, former president of the German Football Association, criticized FIFA for prioritizing financial gains over the integrity of football.
Zwanziger called for FIFA to abandon its ethical pretense and openly acknowledge its role as a profit-driven enterprise.
He specifically targeted FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accusing him of wielding excessive power to create lucrative tournaments that benefit officials financially.
Zwanziger described FIFA as a 'money machine' and criticized Infantino’s portrayal as a global reformer, suggesting he should instead embrace the image of a 'circus director.'
The critique comes as FIFA prepares for major tournaments, including the 2026 World Cup in North America, the 2030 edition across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, and the 2034 event in Saudi Arabia.