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Uefa ‘considering options’ over Infantino’s Fifa presidency after World Cup investment plan abandoned

Prime minister Andy Burnham previously said Mr Infantino was ‘the wrong man to lead the organisation’

The Independent UK · Aug 1

FIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was met with unprecedented backlash following his proposal for the structural reform of the World Cup. Under pressure, he announced that he was withdrawing his plan to sell part of the tournament to private investors. This proposal caused quite a stir internally and even led some…

France 24 · Aug 1

Trust in Infantino ‘badly shaken’ after Fifa scraps World Cup investment plan

Mr Infantino said early on Saturday that ‘this proposal will not proceed’ after it became clear the project had created divisions.

Evening Standard · Aug 1

Fifa scraps share-sale plan after fierce backlash

Fifa’s plan ⁠to ⁠sell a piece of ​its business empire to outside investors has collapsed following an open ​revolt by football officials worldwide and ‌a major rift among top Fifa executives.

Bangkok Post · Aug 1

Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world

The Independent UK · Aug 1

FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members

FIFA has scrapped its plans to sell off a share of the World Cup after facing heavy opposition from various quarters. UEFA expressed strong disapproval, warning of boycotts and alleging that FIFA was compromising the integrity of football. President Infantino acknowledged that the initiative caused rifts within the organization, leading…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Infantino abandons plan to sell World Cup profits after backlash

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

Fifa scraps proposal to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash

Gianni ⁠Infantino has said Fifa ​has scrapped plans to ⁠sell a stake in the World ⁠Cup to private ​investors ‌after widespread ‌backlash

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

Fifa scraps plan to sell World Cup stakes after boycott threat and widespread backlash

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing considerable pressure after his controversial plan collapsed

The Independent UK · Jul 31

USMNT Star Adds to Growing List Swapping MLS for EFL Championship

The Columbus Crew standout played only one minute for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31