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FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after opposition from soccer bodies worldwide, leading to resignations, boycott threats and a potential leadership crisis.
World football's governing body scrapped a lucrative plan to monetize World Cup rights, sparking a wave of criticism over transparency and governance.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the withdrawal of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup after facing significant backlash. Reactions from national associations and continental confederations highlight calls for governance reforms and greater transparency.
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.
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’s plan to offload a 20 % stake in World Cup rights collapsed after fierce opposition, exposing deepening governance tensions ahead of Infantino’s fourth‑term bid.
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 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.
FIFA’s plan to sell a 20% stake in a new event‑management unit sparked outrage across Asia and beyond, prompting the governing body to abandon the initiative and reaffirm the need for stakeholder dialogue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Asian Football Confederation has aligned with UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, a move that could disrupt upcoming international tournaments.
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.
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.
FIFA is evaluating a potential expansion of the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament, a move that would coincide with the competition's centennial celebrations and spark debate over format, finances and governance.
UEFA warns that if FIFA proceeds with a $20 billion spin‑off of its commercial arm, all European national teams will refuse to compete in any FIFA‑sanctioned tournament, a stance that could derail the 2030 World Cup.
FIFA will assess the feasibility of a 64‑team World Cup by September, amid opposition from European and Asian leaders.
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.
Carlos Cordeiro stepped down as a senior FIFA adviser, condemning a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private‑equity investors amid strong opposition from continental governing bodies.
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.