Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?

Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Gianni Infantino is making the boldest move of his 10 years in charge of FifaByDaniel AustinBBC Sport senior journalistPublished3 minutes agoCommentsGianni Infantino is billing it as the democratisation of football.But Fifa's announcement that it aims to sell off stakes in its football competitions - including the World Cup - to private investors via associates of US President Donald Trump has been met with incredulity and rage from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies.The big selling point, according to Infantino, is $20m (£15m) in funding given to all Fifa countries to "develop the game" once the deal is finalised.This is the boldest move Infantino, an administrator who views himself as a world leader on par with presidents and prime ministers, has made in the decade since he became Fifa president.If Fifa pushes the plan through, he will have consolidated his power for the long-term future and made investors wealthy along the way.So why exactly does Infantino feel powerful enough to enact something so controversial, and what could the consequences be?How can Infantino push his plan through and could he brought down?Infantino has enough support to suggest the plan is more likely to go ahead than not.Since being elected Fifa president in 2016, Infantino has earned long-standing, widespread backing from many countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, which have gained financially from various policies he has managed.They include the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, the growth in commercial and broadcast revenue Fifa has overseen, and a programme which allocates millions in funding directly to member countries every year.That gives him a base of support which constitutes more than half of Fifa's 211 members.Fifa votes require a simple majority - if more than half vote in favour, Infantino's plan will come into effect.The proposal...