Burnham says World Cup ‘not a product’ following Fifa’s private investment plans The Prime Minister said ‘football belongs to the fans’. Evening Standard · Jul 28
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’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
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. Sports Illustrated · Jul 28
UEFA issues stunning statement after FIFA outlines controversial private company plan Opinion-dividing president Gianni Infantino is running for another term in office Evening Standard · Jul 28
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 Guardian - UK · Jul 28
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 ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 28