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A controversial proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in a new entity overseeing FIFA competitions has sparked criticism from European and North American football bodies, led to the resignation of Infantino’s senior adviser, and raised questions about the federation’s leadership ahead of the 2025 re‑election.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce sharply criticized Gianni Infantino’s decision to abandon a plan that would have sold a 20 % stake in a new commercial entity overseeing the World Cup, sparking a fierce response from UEFA.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce denounced the governing body's proposal to sell a 20% share of its competition portfolio, urging leaders to prioritize supporters over profit.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce has denounced Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over commercialisation, ticket prices and governance.
A wave of criticism from within football’s governing bodies and regional confederations challenges FIFA’s plan to monetize a share of World Cup revenues, raising questions about credibility, ticket pricing and VAR decisions.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce denounced Gianni Infantino’s plan to offload a 20 % stake in FIFA’s commercial portfolio for $4.2 billion, calling the move ludicrous and damaging to football’s integrity. The proposal has triggered threats of boycott from UEFA, resignations, and questions about leadership ahead of the 2025 re‑election in Morocco.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s plan to commercialise the World Cup collapsed after a coordinated revolt from UEFA and other confederations, exposing deep fractures in football’s governance
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s attempt to monetize the World Cup by selling a 20% stake to private investors was abandoned after UEFA and other confederations threatened a boycott, leading to resignations and a political fallout that jeopardizes his re‑election.
A private‑equity plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup revenues collapsed after UEFA threatened a boycott, senior advisers quit, and political ties were exposed, jeopardizing Gianni Infantino’s re‑election prospects.