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A controversial proposal to monetize FIFA's commercial rights has ignited a clash between world football's two biggest governing bodies, with UEFA warning of a boycott unless the deal is abandoned.
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'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.
FIFA plans to offload a 21 percent stake in FIFA Forward Enterprises, aiming to raise $4.2 billion for a major expansion of development funding across its 211 member nations.
Fifa plans to sell the commercial rights to its flagship tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors in a move that could generate $20 billion. While the governing body argues the deal will boost funding for member associations, critics — including Uefa and European clubs — warn it could undermine the sport’s integrity.