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DFB criticizes Infantino: Uefa withdraws trust over investor plans
Uefa and DFB sharply criticize Fifa chief Infantino after failed investor plans. Germany leads the World Cup with 6 points.
DFB and Uefa attack Infantino after failed investor plans The German Football Association (DFB) and Uefa have sharply criticized Fifa President Gianni Infantino. Plans to sell parts of the Football World Cup to investors failed due to opposition from member associations. Germany currently leads the World Cup table with 6 points from 3 games (2 wins, 1 loss). ## What happened? Infantino announced that the controversial investor plans will not be pursued further. The proposal would have brought in up to $4.2 billion by selling 20% of the World Cup shares. The Uefa accused Infantino of working with "secret machinations" and "opaque deals". ## Why is this important for Germany? DFB President Bernd Neuendorf criticized Infantino's actions as "irresponsible". The incidents must be fully clarified, according to Neuendorf. Germany is doing well in the World Cup with 10 goals scored and 4 conceded. ## What's next? The Uefa announced plans to find new ways to distribute Fifa funds. Germany will face the Netherlands on September 24. The last game ended 1-1 against Paraguay.