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UEFA and its member associations have voted unanimously to suspend participation in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, over a proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion subsidiary that would manage global tournaments.
Claudius Schaefer, head of Europe’s professional leagues, said Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president has become untenable after a disputed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights was abandoned amid backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF and European leagues.
The 2026 Leagues Cup brings together 36 clubs from MLS and Liga MX, offering a new path to continental qualification and featuring headline performances from Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and more.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce has denounced Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over commercialisation, ticket prices and governance.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham denounces Gianni Infantino’s controversial scheme to monetize World Cup rights, as UEFA and other confederations rally against the proposal ahead of the next FIFA election.
A wave of criticism from within football’s governing bodies and regional confederations challenges FIFA’s plan to monetize a share of World Cup revenues, raising questions about credibility, ticket pricing and VAR decisions.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce denounced Gianni Infantino’s plan to offload a 20 % stake in FIFA’s commercial portfolio for $4.2 billion, calling the move ludicrous and damaging to football’s integrity. The proposal has triggered threats of boycott from UEFA, resignations, and questions about leadership ahead of the 2025 re‑election in Morocco.
A private investment proposal for the World Cup has been abandoned, UEFA has threatened to boycott future tournaments, and several high‑profile figures are being discussed as potential replacements for Gianni Infantino.
Claudius Schafer, head of Europe’s professional football leagues, said Gianni Infantino’s position at FIFA has become untenable after his failed attempt to sell World Cup commercial rights, citing a breakdown of trust among confederations.
A proposal to monetize World Cup rights was abandoned after widespread backlash, with European football leaders warning of damage to domestic competitions and loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino’s leadership.
A plan to monetize FIFA's future revenues has divided world football's leadership, with UEFA and Concacaf demanding the president's resignation and sponsors expressing alarm.
FIFA’s attempt to embed private capital in its commercial core collapsed under coordinated opposition, exposing deep fractures and raising questions about the organization’s public‑interest mandate.
FIFA abandoned plans to sell World Cup rights after a coalition of European, Asian and North American confederations threatened boycotts, leaving Infantino's fourth‑term bid in jeopardy.
After intense opposition from member associations, FIFA has scrapped its proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, prompting calls for greater transparency and a re‑imagined governance model.
A 5-0 win over Cuba propelled the United States to the No. 1 seed in the knockout stage, putting a quarterfinal victory on Tuesday within reach of a World Cup spot.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.