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FIFA abandoned a plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights after fierce opposition from regional bodies, exposing internal dissent and threatening Gianni Infantino's political capital as he seeks a fourth term.
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FIFA abandoned a plan to sell a 21% stake in World Cup commercial operations after widespread opposition, exposing deep ties between soccer’s governing body, the Kushner family and former President Donald Trump.
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A plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including Thrive Eternal, sparked worldwide resistance and raised doubts about Gianni Infantino's continued rule.
A secret plan to offload a 20 % stake in the World Cup to private investors unraveled within weeks, triggering resignations, public denunciations and a crisis of confidence that now threatens Gianni Infantino’s grip on football’s world governing body.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial plan to spin off a $20 billion commercial entity after Europe’s football bodies threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, citing concerns over commercialization and political entanglements.
Former NFL star J.J. Watt partners with Burnley FC to launch a cream-colored away kit that honors the club’s history, featuring a revived crest and a design inspired by Gawthorpe Hall, with a promotional video and limited-edition collector’s offerings.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s proposal to monetize future World Cup earnings by offering a 20% stake to private investors collapsed under pressure from European football’s governing body and a wave of resignations within the organization.
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.
Erling Haaland’s breakout at the 2026 World Cup and his iconic snap with Michael Jordan illustrate a new era where athletic prowess meets viral celebrity, reshaping how fans connect with sports icons.
FIFA’s plan to monetize future World Cup profits through a $4.2 billion stake sale faced immediate resistance from European federations, senior officials and even Donald Trump, leading to its abandonment and casting doubt on Infantino’s reelection prospects.
FIFA’s proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including a firm linked to Donald Trump’s family, was abandoned after a wave of opposition from European federations, senior officials and fan groups.
FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits collapsed after fierce resistance from European federations, senior officials, and even U.S. President Donald Trump, leaving Infantino's bid for a third term uncertain.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps a $4.2 billion private‑investment plan for World Cup profits after fierce opposition from UEFA, member federations and political figures.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to sell World Cup revenues to private equity after strong opposition from European nations and the North American soccer body, citing a commitment to keep football in public hands.
The Asian Football Confederation says FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors lacks consensus and urges an immediate review of the federation’s governance.
FIFA called off a plan to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial arm of the World Cup after fierce resistance from European soccer’s governing body, member nations and a range of political critics.