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UEFA officially reject Gianni Infantino's new FIFA scheme in scathing statement

UEFA have officially rejected Gianni Infantino's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plans, with all 55 of its member associations refusing to…

The National (Scotland)

All 55 Uefa countries to boycott World Cup if Fifa deal goes through

ALL 55 Uefa countries are to boycott the World Cup in protest against Fifa's proposed deal to sell stakes to private investment

The National (Scotland)

Fifa aiming to finalise funding for controversial World Cup sell-off plan within months

Fifa unveiled its controversial World Cup sell-off plan earlier this week

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World game at war: why some European nations have threatened a World Cup boycott

A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war.

The Conversation

Infantino defends FIFA investment plan amid mounting backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off, as criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and European officials intensified.

France 24

SI:AM | FIFA’s Latest Scheme Is Shameful Even by Its Low Standards

The plot to sell the World Cup is another stain on the organization’s already tattered reputation.

Sports Illustrated

'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan

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Czech FA breaks ranks to back Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

Early plans for a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions have suffered an early blow

The Independent UK

What we know about Fifa’s World Cup sell-off, Trump’s role in it, and threat of boycott

Fifa have announced plans to open the World Cup to private investment, with a venture capital firm founded by the brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law set to lead the investor group

The Independent UK

UEFA Warns FIFA Is 'Selling' the World Cup as $20 Billion Kushner-Linked Plan Sparks Boycott Threat

FIFA's $20 billion plan to create a commercial subsidiary for World Cup operations faces strong opposition from UEFA, raising concerns over governance and potential changes to the tournament's structure.

International Business Times UK

UEFA issues angry response to FIFA boss Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to investors

The new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors.

Euronews

UEFA accuses FIFA of 'selling football' with World Cup investment plan

The proposal to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions into a semi-private company has triggered a fierce backlash, with critics warning it could create conflicts between investors' profit motives and FIFA's role as the sport's regulator.

France 24

FIFA’s plan to raise billions from private investors is sparking a backlash: Insider says Europe is angry because it changes soccer’s balance of power

Thrive Capital’s Joshua Kushner and former Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei are involved in the controversial bid to buy a stake in a subsidiary of the nonprofit that oversees the beloved World Cup soccer tournament.

Fortune

Andy Burnham hits out at Fifa over plan to sell stakes in the World Cup

Mr Burnham has joined criticism of the proposal, writing the ‘World Cup is not a product’

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Evening Standard

Burnham says World Cup ‘not a product’ following Fifa’s private investment plans

The Prime Minister said ‘football belongs to the fans’.

The Guardian - UK

Is the World Cup for sale? Here’s what Fifa’s plans mean and what happens next

Gianni Infantino is under fire from Uefa over plans to sell off commercial rights for the tournament but he says they are ‘about the democratisation of football worldwide’

Sports Illustrated

Explaining FIFA President’s Plan to Sell the World Cup: Millions to Make and Trump Links

The world’s soccer associations have to decide between selling the soul of the sport or making $20 million.

Evening Standard

UEFA issues stunning statement after FIFA outlines controversial private company plan

Opinion-dividing president Gianni Infantino is running for another term in office

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The Guardian - UK

Fifa accused of ‘selling the soul of football’ over $20bn World Cup commercial rights sale plan

Fifa has announced plans to sell a share of its commercial operations to private investors, a deal that would include the media and sponsorship rights of the World Cup

The National (Scotland)

Uefa issue stunning attack as Fifa 'crosses a line' over World Cup plans

UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions ...

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