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FIFA chief’s private investment plan sparks global backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to raise $4.2 billion by selling stakes in future World Cup revenues has ignited a firestorm, drawing condemnation from UEFA, resignations of senior officials and raising questions about the sport's governance.

Jul 31, 2026

European football bodies shun FIFA’s private-equity overhaul

European football’s governing bodies have united in a rare show of dissent, announcing that they will not take part in any FIFA‑sanctioned competitions as a protest against a controversial proposal to monetize the sport’s flagship tournaments.

Jul 31, 2026

European soccer bodies reject FIFA’s private‑equity overhaul

A coalition of European football nations and North American soccer bodies have announced a boycott of FIFA tournaments amid a brewing dispute over Gianni Infantino's plan to spin off FIFA's commercial operations into a private‑equity backed subsidiary.

Jul 31, 2026

European football bodies protest FIFA’s private‑equity plan

A coalition of European and North American soccer bodies has announced a boycott of FIFA events to protest a controversial proposal that would hand control of the sport's flagship competition to private investors. The move underscores deepening rifts over governance and financial priorities.

Jul 31, 2026

UEFA’s Protest Against FIFA’s Private Equity Deal

In a coordinated move, UEFA member federations have announced a boycott of all FIFA tournaments, citing concerns that the governing body's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors undermines the sport's integrity.

Jul 30, 2026

UEFA Moves to Boycott FIFA Amid Controversial World Cup Privatization Plan

During an urgent online meeting, UEFA and its 55 member associations announced they will not take part in any FIFA-organized competitions, protesting a plan that would hand control of the World Cup's commercial operations to private equity. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, includes a $20 million payout to each of FIFA's 211 member nations and a $20 billion subsidiary partially owned by a New York firm linked to Joshua Kushner.

Jul 30, 2026

UEFA boycotts FIFA over private‑equity World Cup plan

UEFA members have announced a collective boycott of all FIFA competitions after an urgent meeting rejected Infantino's plan to spin off commercial operations into a $20 billion venture backed by private investors.

Jul 30, 2026