First European Federation Sides with Infantino and Trump's Allies; Shockingly, It's Our Neighbors

In an exclusive interview with Sky News, David Trunda stated that the $20 billion plan would provide valuable additional funding to support youth football and infrastructure development in the country.

"I see pragmatic benefits for Czech football stemming from close cooperation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his team," Trunda said.

"Of course, we need more details, but from my personal perspective, I see a positive impact from FIFA's intentions," he added.

Infantino promised all 211 FIFA member associations $40 million in rewards if they joined his proposal. This plan involves transferring commercial rights to a new corporate entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise.

However, information emerged on Wednesday morning that if associations do not agree to the plan by September 19, they will receive only a fraction of this amount.

One football official described this dynamic to The Times as "pure bribery."

Amidst a wave of opposition to FIFA's plans, few high-ranking football figures have spoken in their favor, making Trunda an exception so far.

The FAČR is a member of UEFA, and Trunda described the European governing body as "a very important partner."

"I was elected just over a year ago, and for me personally, all the projects I've experienced in cooperation with FIFA have been very positive for the development of European football," he said.

He added that the FAČR executive committee would formally discuss the proposals at a meeting on August 11.

The Czech Republic finished last in Group A at the recent World Cup after drawing with South Africa and losing to South Korea and co-hosts Mexico.

The unveiling of Infantino's plan sent shockwaves through the football world, with UEFA and the North American confederation CONCACAF expressing outrage.

The English FA stated it was "deeply concerned by the lack of transparency and governance that has led to this point, as well as the very essence and principles of the proposal."

"When the proposal is presented in a full and transparent manner, as FIFA is now promising, we will express our position and provide further comment," it added.

UEFA declared that the plan "crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross."

"The soul and governance of football are not assets to be traded – especially with zero transparency about who financially benefits. None of us own football; FIFA cannot sell it," UEFA stated.

Investment bankers from JPMorgan are advising FIFA on this plan, with over $4 billion in equity in the new company to be sold to external investors.

After a series of World Cup controversies regarding Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump, FIFA caused further outrage. It chose Thrive Capital – an investment firm led by Joshua Kushner, brother of the President's son-in-law Jared – as the main backer of the deal.

Infantino told FIFA members that the new entity "will be fully focused on one goal: generating the greatest possible value for FIFA's member associations."

Sky News sports correspondent Rob Harris pointed out that FIFA has not disclosed what personal financial gain Infantino himself stands to make from this initiative.