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FIFA Needs Governance Overhaul

FIFA faces criticism for alleged rule-bending at the World Cup, revealing conflict of interest as both tournament organizer and rule-setter.

Recent World Cup controversies have highlighted FIFA's conflict of interest, with critics alleging the organization bent rules to generate more revenue. An insider noted: "They have shown that they will bend the rules to make them more money. This is a big conflict of." capturengo.org

The criticism follows Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to allow private investors into FIFA, prompting calls to separate its commercial, regulatory, and development functions.