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A coalition of European, Asian and North American football bodies has openly criticized FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights, calling for an independent inquiry and warning of a possible tournament boycott.
FIFA has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after a contentious proposal to monetize the sport’s biggest tournaments sparked criticism from UEFA, national associations and even a call for resignation from Norwegian Football Federation chief Lise Klaveness.
A controversial proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights ignited a fierce showdown among football’s continental bodies, threatening Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino convenes an emergency meeting in Morocco to salvage a controversial plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, facing mounting opposition from UEFA and other confederations.
A proposed $20 billion subsidiary to manage the FIFA World Cup underscores how European football's revenue engine is reshaping the sport's governance, with UEFA wielding outsized influence despite its smaller membership.
FIFA's ambition to spin off a $20 billion subsidiary to manage the World Cup highlights the evolving power balance within world soccer, with UEFA's financial clout shaping the sport's future.
FIFA’s proposal to spin off a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup has drawn fire from regional confederations, raising questions about governance, investor control and the future of international football.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in the World Cup to private investors has ignited opposition across the sport's governing bodies, with UEFA warning that the soul of football cannot be traded.