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European soccer’s governing body withdrew its confidence from FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he proposed a $20 billion spin‑off of World Cup profits, igniting opposition from continental and regional confederations and raising questions about his future.
UEFA and its continental partners have slammed FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a share of the sport’s flagship tournaments to private investors, a move that sparked a boycott threat and a public reversal.
UEFA said it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a $20 billion private‑equity‑driven World Cup model, citing overwhelming opposition from continental, North American and Asian football bodies.
FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped after fierce opposition from continental football bodies and internal dissent, marking a rare reversal for the sport's governing body.
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 President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell World Cup revenues to private‑equity investors after widespread backlash from soccer organizations worldwide.
FIFA's president announced the cancellation of a plan to monetize the World Cup through private equity, following backlash from continental bodies and the resignation of a senior adviser.
FIFA proposes selling minority stakes in marquee tournaments to private investors, sparking opposition from football bodies across continents and raising questions about the sport's future direction.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a 21% stake in a new commercial entity has drawn fierce resistance from UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC and other key bodies, jeopardizing the future of the sport’s flagship competitions.
Sepp Blatter criticized FIFA's plan to create a private investment subsidiary, prompting opposition from UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation while FIFA defended the move as a way to support member associations.
European football supporters, backed by UEFA and continental confederations, reject FIFA’s proposal to monetize the World Cup, demanding greater transparency and governance reforms.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to involve private investors in the World Cup sparked a global backlash, uniting UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC in opposition and raising questions about governance and accountability.
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.
Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, resigned in protest against a plan to create a $20 billion commercial subsidiary that would sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors.
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) opposes FIFA's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, calling for reforms and transparency. UEFA nations have voted to boycott FIFA tournaments, with solidarity from Asian and North American confederations. FIFA's senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro has resigned, and FSE director Stuart Dykes warns that decisions affecting football cannot be made behind closed doors.
Football Supporters Europe and UEFA have condemned FIFA’s proposal to monetize a World Cup stake, rallying continental and continental‑wide support while calling for greater transparency and reforms.
Football Supporters Europe (FSE) opposes FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, prompting a coordinated boycott pledge from UEFA, Asian and North American confederations and the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro.
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 senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro quit after criticizing the proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, calling the deal a bad bargain for football’s future.
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.
During a Thursday meeting, CONCACAF and its 41 member associations voted down FIFA's proposal to divest a portion of the 2026 World Cup rights, demanding clearer governance and longer review periods.
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.
UEFA’s unanimous decision to shun the World Cup highlights deepening rifts over FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in the competition, with Gianni Infantino’s $40 million incentive failing to quell opposition.