Fifa President Gianni Infantino is facing intense scrutiny after a high-stakes gamble backfired, as he abruptly abandoned plans to sell stakes in the lucrative World Cup. The move, seen as a desperate attempt to raise funds for the cash-strapped international soccer federation, has left many wondering what the consequences will be for Infantino's leadership. If he is ultimately forced to step down, the question on everyone's mind is: who will take the reins? With a plethora of candidates vying for the top spot, the search for a new leader is set to be a highly contentious and closely watched process.


Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?