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Gianni Infantino's adviser quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash

A senior FIFA advisor resigned protesting plans to sell a World Cup stake. European football threatened a boycott, and regional confederations united in opposition. FIFA proposed creating a subsidiary and offering external investors a stake. Despite opposition, FIFA stated it would proceed with its consultation process. Member associations will vote…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Fifa progressing plans to expand World Cup to 64 teams – what we know

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

Carlos Cordeiro: Top Gianni Infantino aide quits amid World Cup sell-off plan backlash

Backlash grows against FIFA president’s money-spinning FFE scheme

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Who is Joshua Kushner? FIFA's $4.2bn World Cup plan puts Democrat's ties with Trump in spotlight

Fifa’s $4.2bn plan to sell 20% of its new commercial arm has put Joshua Kushner at the centre of a deal drawing scrutiny. He is a Democrat, yet his proximity to Donald Trump’s circle has raised an obvious question: how did his firm emerge as the proposed lead investor?

The Times of India · Jul 31

FIFA, Infantino Double Down on World Cup Plan Despite Imminent Boycott Threat

Major global backlash has not yet convinced FIFA to back down.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31

‘Nobody is selling football’: Fifa issues response to Uefa’s threat of World Cup boycott

Football’s governing body wants to sell minority stakes in the World Cup to private investors - a move which has drawn criticism from member associations

The Independent UK · Jul 31

FIFA vows to push ahead with World Cup sale consultation despite UEFA boycott threat

‘Our planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports’ - FIFA statement

Evening Standard · Jul 31

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) · Jul 30

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) · Jul 30

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

The Independent UK · Jul 30