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FIFA president Gianni Infantino's attempt to monetize World Cup rights by selling a stake to private investors unraveled after failed overtures to the Trump administration and fierce resistance from football's governing bodies.
A venture capital group led by Joshua Kushner sought to buy a slice of the World Cup, only to see the plan shelved amid threats of boycott and criticism of FIFA’s leadership.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s plan to commercialise the World Cup collapsed after a coordinated revolt from UEFA and other confederations, exposing deep fractures in football’s governance
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s attempt to monetize the World Cup by selling a 20% stake to private investors was abandoned after UEFA and other confederations threatened a boycott, leading to resignations and a political fallout that jeopardizes his re‑election.
A private‑equity plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup revenues collapsed after UEFA threatened a boycott, senior advisers quit, and political ties were exposed, jeopardizing Gianni Infantino’s re‑election prospects.
FIFA has abandoned a $20 billion commercial venture that would have given private investors a 20 percent stake in the World Cup, following fierce opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations and the resignation of a senior adviser.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to sell a 20% stake in the organization after widespread opposition from soccer’s governing bodies, a move that threatened to reshape global football governance.
FIFA's plan to create a $20‑billion subsidiary offering up to 20 percent stake to external investors has sparked resignations, boycott threats, and political criticism.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting opposition from European and continental football bodies over a proposed sale of commercial rights to a private equity consortium linked to Donald Trump.
FIFA plans to sell a 20% stake in the 2026 World Cup to Thrive Capital, offering $20 million to each member association, but faces resistance from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC amid concerns over governance and precedent.
FIFA's plan to create a $20‑billion subsidiary and offer up to 20 percent private stakes has triggered opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC, with boycott threats and calls to protect the sport's soul.
FIFA is consulting on selling a minority stake in a new commercial arm for the World Cup, but European and North American soccer bodies have united against the move, warning that the soul of the sport cannot be traded.
UEFA and its 55 member associations will boycott FIFA competitions after rejecting a proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, citing governance and integrity concerns.
A contentious proposal to monetize the World Cup has sparked a clash between soccer’s governing bodies, European national teams, and political leaders.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s bid to bring private investors into the World Cup has ignited opposition from soccer’s governing bodies, with UEFA convening an emergency meeting and Qatar’s Nasser Al‑Khelaifi denying any interest in the presidency.
European football’s governing body is poised to vote on a historic boycott of every FIFA competition, a move that would effectively shut European nations out of the sport’s global events.
FIFA’s plan to spin off a $20 billion subsidiary and offer external investors up to a 20 % stake in World Cup commercial rights has ignited opposition from soccer officials, European governing bodies and political leaders, who warn of excessive commercialization and close links to U.S. President Donald Trump.
FIFA plans to monetize the World Cup by selling minority stakes to private investors, sparking a fierce response from UEFA and raising questions about governance and transparency.
FIFA plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary that will consolidate its commercial and event operations, offering up to 20 percent stake to raise $4.2 billion while promising to reinvest in the sport.