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FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to create a $20 billion company to oversee the World Cup and other competitions has drawn sharp criticism from UEFA, which warns that the soul of the sport cannot be sold. The plan, involving private investors including the Kushner family, aims to raise an initial $4.2 billion and could reshape football's commercial landscape.
In an open letter, Alain Berset urges a new integrity framework before the 2030 World Cup, citing recent scandals and political pressure on FIFA.
A senior US Soccer official has launched a scathing critique of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, linking his recent decisions to a broader political agenda that includes alignment with former US president Donald Trump and interference in domestic politics.
An independent monitoring body has raised formal concerns about unusual betting patterns and VAR delays during the 2026 men’s World Cup, highlighting the growing overlap between sports integrity and global financial markets.