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Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell

It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far.

The Conversation

Gianni Infantino’s big World Cup sale and Fifa’s race to the bottom line

In today’s newsletter: Fifa and an investment idea so egregious, even Sepp Blatter is chiming in

The Guardian - UK

Miguel Delaney: ‘Fifa’s World Cup plan is worse than the Super League’

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The Independent UK

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FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions.

Euronews

This week’s soccer questions: is this Fifa’s Super League moment and can Arsenal land Vinícius Júnior?

We look at the controversy around the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, what the Gunners need to get to the next level and Liverpool’s uncertain summer

The Guardian - US

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

FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Officially Summoned Before Congress, and it's Getting Serious

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino faces congressional scrutiny over his ties to Donald Trump, with 'legal bribery' claims, Trump Tower records and a controversial player ban in focus.

International Business Times UK

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Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan receives unlikely support from European nation

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The Independent UK

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

The National (Scotland)

FIFA President’s Leaked Letter Issues $10 Billion Ultimatum to Every Nation

Gianni Infantino has tried to convince voters before a decision is made on his plans.

Sports Illustrated

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

Gianni Infantino has issued a $40 million ultimatum over despicable World Cup sell-off plan

The FIFA president has promised ‘as much value as possible’ for Member Associations but the football community has reacted angrily to his scheme

FourFourTwo

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Return Nears: Here's When Fans Could See Him Back on the MLS Field

After leading Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the Inter Miami superstar is expected to return to club action in early August following a mandatory recovery period, giving MLS fans hope that one of the league's biggest attractions will soon be back on the pitch.

Latin Times

Fifa’s plan to sell World Cup stakes ignites outrage: ‘Worse than the Super League’

Fifa has announced plans to sell stakes in its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors, in a decision that has been described as “worse than the Super League”.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Die-hard England fans threaten World Cup boycott as Fifa plans spark backlash

The FA said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s proposals.

The Economic Times

School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

India's mobile phone exports have surged significantly over the past decade. A new bill passed in Lok Sabha aims to prevent exam paper leaks. The Rajya Sabha approved a bill criminalizing disrespect towards the national song Vande Mataram. International news includes FIFA's private equity plans and BMW's job cuts. Vaibhav…

Euronews

'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling a stake in the World Cup

EU Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef backs the European Football Association in criticising the plan, which involves Trump’s affinal relative Joshua Kushner, while European countries are reportedly weighing a boycott.

The Independent UK

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup

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The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino gives ultimatum to nations over Fifa’s World Cup sell-off proposal

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International Business Times UK

'The World Cup Was Never Anyone's to Sell': UK PM Slams FIFA's $20 Billion Rights Plan

FIFA's proposed $20 billion commercial rights venture has sparked backlash from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, UEFA, and football leaders. Here's why critics fear for the future of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino tells countries to back Fifa’s World Cup plan – or miss out on $30m

Infantino will use a ‘one-off’ payment of $20m to tempt Fifa’s 211 member associations into backing his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major tournaments to external investors

The Guardian - UK

Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable

European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times

FourFourTwo

UEFA boycotting the World Cup: Everything you need to know about football's new war

UEFA and FIFA are at war: so how would the 2030 World Cup look without European nations?

Evening Standard

FA 'deeply concerned' by FIFA investment plans as UEFA 'consider World Cup boycott'

Football Association say they were “completely unaware” of controversial proposal to sell stakes in major FIFA competitions

The Independent UK

FA blindsided by Fifa boss Gianni Infantino’s bid to sell World Cup stake

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