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FIFA’s $20 Billion Power Play: Selling Stakes Amid Global Backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary and sell a 20% stake to investors, generating $4.2 billion. The move, framed as a financial boon for member associations, has drawn sharp criticism for threatening the sport's integrity and has ignited political ripples.

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 Commercial Ambitions Stir Controversy

FIFA's proposal to sell the commercial rights to tournaments including the World Cup for $20bn has sparked global backlash, with UEFA, European governments and rival clubs voicing opposition. Meanwhile, Arsenal eye Vinícius Júnior and Liverpool's uncertain summer adds further intrigue.

Jul 29, 2026

FIFA’s $20 Billion Investment Scheme Sparks International Outcry

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion subsidiary, backed by Thrive Capital and overseen by J.P. Morgan, has drawn opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who argues the sport must stay in the hands of supporters.

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