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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.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced a plan to sell a 20 percent stake in the organization’s commercial arm, a move that would value the unit at roughly twenty billion dollars. The proposal has drawn a sharp rebuke from UEFA, whose president Aleksander Ceferin warned that the soul of soccer cannot be reduced to a tradable asset, highlighting a deepening rift between the two governing bodies. Critics argue that Infantino underestimates the emotional weight that fans attach to the World Cup, a sentiment that has fueled protests across continents and raised questions about the future of the sport’s cultural fabric. Central to the deal is venture‑capitalist Joshua Kushner, brother‑in‑law of former U.S. president Donald Trump, who would partner with his firm Thrive Capital. Kushner, whose portfolio includes stakes in Instagram, Spotify and Slack, brings a personal fortune estimated at three point six billion dollars to the table. The involvement of the Trump family adds a political dimension, as Ivanka Trump is married to Kushner and the couple has cultivated close ties to the former administration, a connection that both bolsters and complicates the transaction’s public perception. UEFA’s response underscores the uphill battle facing the proposal, as the organization calls for unity and stresses that the sport’s heritage should remain insulated from market forces, leaving the ultimate fate of the stake sale uncertain.
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FIFA plans to monetize the World Cup by selling minority stakes to private investors, sparking a fierce response from UEFA and raising questions about governance and transparency.
FIFA plans to create a $20 billion commercial subsidiary, offering up to 20% stake to raise $4.2 billion, amid criticism from UEFA.
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.
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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.
Folarin Balogun, a World Cup‑scoring forward for the United States and Monaco, has signed with Klutch Sports Group, the agency's first direct soccer client. The move underscores a broader trend of athletes leveraging on‑field success into off‑field ventures.
Folarin Balogun’s recent signing with Klutch Sports Group underscores a new chapter for both the player and the agency, reflecting broader trends among athletes seeking ventures beyond the pitch.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company to run the World Cup and other competitions has drawn fire from UEFA, with investors including Thrive Eternal, backed by Joshua Kushner, son‑in‑law of Donald Trump, now under scrutiny.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposes a $20 billion company to manage the World Cup with private investors, including the Kushner family, prompting a strong response from UEFA and raising questions about governance, transparency, and political ties.
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After a breakout tournament with the United States men’s national team, striker Folarin Balogun has aligned with Klutch Sports, a move that underscores the agency’s expanding influence across soccer, marketing and entertainment.
Folarin Balogun's recent signing with Klutch Sports brings the agency's multi‑division approach to the forefront of international soccer representation.
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