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FIFA's plan to spin off a $20 billion subsidiary to manage the World Cup and other events has sparked criticism from regional bodies, former president Sepp Blatter and European football authorities, while Czech FA chief David Trunda sees potential benefits.
FIFA’s proposal to create a $20 billion commercial arm, FIFA Forward Enterprise, would allocate up to $40 million per association for the 2027‑30 cycle, but critics warn it risks the soul of football.
FIFA plans to spin off its revenue‑generating units into a $20 billion commercial arm and sell a 20 % stake to investors, prompting fierce opposition from UEFA, major European leagues and political figures.
FIFA has launched proceedings against the Argentine Football Association, three players and a coach after a World Cup final marred by on‑field altercations and a politically charged banner referencing the Falkland Islands dispute.
FIFA has announced a series of disciplinary proceedings following incidents that occurred after Argentina’s World Cup semifinal win over England, including a scuffle with Spanish players, a contested banner, and multiple accusations of unsporting behavior.
Mayor Mark A. Nash is handing out FIFA‑sponsored soccer balls to elementary schools and the YMCA this August, following a global initiative championed by Gianni Infantino.
FIFA’s plan to open the World Cup to private investment has ignited a fierce contest with Europe, raising legal, financial and political questions around the future of the world’s most popular sport.
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.
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.
Two voices from Tampa Bay’s Iranian community offer contrasting views on how the 2026 FIFA World Cup became a stage for political tension and unity.
FIFA plans to raise $4.2 billion by selling a minority stake in a new commercial venture, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from UEFA and opposition from fans in England.
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.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is pushing a new subsidiary that would let investors buy stakes in the World Cup, a move that has ignited opposition from European football bodies and raised questions about political influence.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced a new corporate structure, Fifa Forward Enterprise, to retain majority control over upcoming World Cup editions, sparking debate over commercialization and governance.
UEFA and Concacaf have voiced strong opposition to FIFA's scheme to place its commercial and media rights into a new entity and invite external investors, citing a lack of consultation and threats to football governance.
FIFA's ambitious $20 billion private‑investor initiative has drawn sharp criticism from Concacaf, UEFA and the English FA over transparency and governance concerns
FIFA's plan to sell a stake in a new commercial entity has drawn sharp opposition from UEFA and CONCACAF, political criticism from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and mixed reactions from national leaders, with a September 19 deadline looming.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ambitious $10 billion scheme to monetize future World Cups has sparked controversy, with European football's governing body considering a boycott and national associations expressing alarm.
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.
Czech soccer president David Trunda has visited Oklahoma City multiple times, impressed by the city’s soccer passion, and is looking to share his expertise with the new OKC United, a United Soccer League franchise set to debut in 2028.
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.
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.
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.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has unveiled a bold scheme to spin off a $20 billion entity that would control the organization of the World Cup, inviting private investors to take a stake in the tournament’s commercial future.