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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup through a private subsidiary has sparked resignations, rebukes from UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC, and growing opposition from member associations.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion subsidiary for the organization's commercial businesses has sparked resignations, public opposition and threats of boycotts from key soccer bodies ahead of upcoming elections.
A coalition of 55 European soccer federations has warned of a full boycott of FIFA tournaments unless the governing body abandons plans to sell a 20% stake in a new $20bn commercial arm to private investors, including Thrive Eternal.
Carlos Cordeiro, a veteran soccer administrator, has stepped down from his advisory role to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after a proposed $4.2 billion sale of World Cup shares sparked opposition from key confederations and raised questions about the sport’s financial future.
Carlos Cordeiro resigned from his role as FIFA adviser and White House Task Force member, opposing a plan to sell a $20 billion stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing the sport’s heritage and FIFA’s ample reserves.
FIFA’s senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro quit after criticizing the proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, calling the deal a bad bargain for football’s future.
Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, stepped down after opposing a proposal to create a $20‑billion subsidiary that would offer up to 20 % of its equity to external investors.
The Asian Football Confederation has thrown its support behind UEFA and CONCACAF, condemning FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors and calling for a governance review.
Carlos Cordeiro, a top aide to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, quit in protest after a proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup surfaced, calling it a bad deal for football.
Carlos Cordeiro, senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has resigned in protest against plans to sell stakes in World Cups and events, citing harm to the sport’s future.
Carlos Cordeiro, a senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has resigned in protest against a proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup, calling the scheme a bad deal for football and its stakeholders.
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