FIFA’s Profit-Sharing Scheme Crumbles Amid Global Outcry
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits after intense backlash from soccer bodies, executives and fans.
Aug 1, 2026
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Scraps Controversial Profit-Sharing Plan Amid Backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors, a scheme that promised $4.2 billion but faced fierce opposition from UEFA, national federations and global leagues.
Aug 1, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Scraps Controversial $4.2 Billion Investment Deal Amid Global Backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called off a controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup revenues to private investors, a plan that had sparked a firestorm across the sport's governing bodies and fan bases.
Aug 1, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Scraps $4.2 Billion Private Investment Deal Amid Global Backlash
FIFA's proposal to monetize future World Cup revenues through a private stake sparked outrage across soccer's governing bodies, leading to threats of boycotts and resignations, and raising questions about Infantino's leadership ahead of the 2027 election.
Aug 1, 2026
FIFA’s Controversial Profit-Sharing Plan Collapses Amid Global Backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandons a plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits, facing fierce resistance from soccer’s governing bodies, fans and political figures.
Aug 1, 2026
FIFA’s Controversial Profit-Sharing Plan Collapses Amid Global Backlash
A plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including Thrive Eternal, sparked worldwide resistance and raised doubts about Gianni Infantino's continued rule.
Aug 1, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Scraps Controversial $4.2 Billion World Cup Profit Stake Sale
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s proposal to monetize future World Cup earnings by offering a 20% stake to private investors collapsed under pressure from European football’s governing body and a wave of resignations within the organization.
Aug 1, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Scraps Controversial Profit-Sharing Deal Amid Global Outcry
FIFA’s proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including a firm linked to Donald Trump’s family, was abandoned after a wave of opposition from European federations, senior officials and fan groups.
Aug 1, 2026
FIFA’s Ambitious Deal Faces Global Backlash
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.
Jul 31, 2026
FIFA Considers Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams for 2030 Edition
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.
Jul 31, 2026
FIFA Eyes 64‑Team World Cup Expansion Amid Growing Controversy
FIFA will assess the feasibility of a 64‑team World Cup by September, amid opposition from European and Asian leaders.
Jul 31, 2026
FIFA to Study 64‑Team World Cup Expansion for 2030 Edition
FIFA is commissioning a rapid assessment of a plan to double the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, weighing sporting benefits against logistical and competitive concerns, with a decision on the study’s overseer expected by mid‑August and a full report due in September.
Jul 31, 2026
FIFA weighs expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams
FIFA is exploring the feasibility of a 64‑team World Cup for 2030, a move championed by CONMEBOL as the competition marks its centenary. The review, overseen by an independent agency, will assess whether the expansion can deliver sustainable value without diluting the tournament’s prestige.
Jul 31, 2026
FIFA’s $20 Billion World Cup Subsidiary Signals a Power Shift in Global Soccer
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.
Jul 31, 2026
FIFA’s $20 Billion World Cup Arm Signals Shift in Global Soccer Power Dynamics
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.
Jul 31, 2026
The Cooligans Podcast Exposes Soccer’s Commercial Overreach
The Cooligans podcast dissects the commercialization of soccer, the influence of private investors, and FIFA's controversial $40 million proposal that critics call an open bribe.
Jul 30, 2026
The Cooligans Podcast Examines Soccer’s Commercialization and FIFA’s Controversial Incentives
The Cooligans podcast explores how the Premier League's rise, private investor influence, and FIFA's $40 million voting bribe have altered soccer's cultural soul.
Jul 30, 2026
FIFA’s $20 Billion World Cup Venture Faces Global Backlash
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.
Jul 29, 2026
FIFA’s $20 Billion Power Play Redefines Global Soccer Finance
FIFA's ambitious $20 billion subsidiary plan reshapes global soccer finance, sparking backlash from Europe and offering new resources to developing football nations.
Jul 29, 2026
FIFA’s World Cup Stake Sale Sparks Global Backlash
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.
Jul 29, 2026
FIFA’s $20 Billion Subsidiary Plan Divides Global Soccer
FIFA seeks to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and other events, offering up to 20 percent stakes to external investors, a move condemned by UEFA and sparking debate over the sport’s financial direction.
Jul 29, 2026
FIFA’s $20 Billion Subsidiary Plan Rattles Soccer’s Power Structure
FIFA aims to create a $20 billion subsidiary to fund the World Cup, offering up to 20 % stakes to investors while promising $20 million to member federations, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from European football bodies.
Jul 29, 2026
FIFA’s $20 Billion Subsidiary Plan Seeks Investor Stakes and Global Funding
FIFA aims to create a $20 billion subsidiary to manage the World Cup and other tournaments, offering up to 20 % ownership to external investors while earmarking $20 million for member associations, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from UEFA and La Liga.
Jul 29, 2026
Spain to Face Argentina in World Cup Final, Betting Odds Favor La Roja
The final will see Lionel Messi's Argentina take on a disciplined Spanish side, with analysts favoring Spain to win while warning of a low‑scoring first half and both teams to score.
Jul 25, 2026