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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s proposal to monetize future World Cup earnings by offering a 20% stake to private investors collapsed under pressure from European football’s governing body and a wave of resignations within the organization.
FIFA has abandoned a $20 billion commercial venture that would have given private investors a 20 percent stake in the World Cup, following fierce opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations and the resignation of a senior adviser.
FIFA’s plan to monetize future World Cup profits through a $4.2 billion stake sale faced immediate resistance from European federations, senior officials and even Donald Trump, leading to its abandonment and casting doubt on Infantino’s reelection prospects.
FIFA’s proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including a firm linked to Donald Trump’s family, was abandoned after a wave of opposition from European federations, senior officials and fan groups.
FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits collapsed after fierce resistance from European federations, senior officials, and even U.S. President Donald Trump, leaving Infantino's bid for a third term uncertain.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps a $4.2 billion private‑investment plan for World Cup profits after fierce opposition from UEFA, member federations and political figures.
The Asian Football Confederation says FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors lacks consensus and urges an immediate review of the federation’s governance.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to sell a 20% stake in the organization after widespread opposition from soccer’s governing bodies, a move that threatened to reshape global football governance.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has unveiled a $4.2 billion private investment scheme that would hand control of the sport’s lucrative revenues to a new commercial arm, sparking opposition from UEFA, rival federations and a coalition of investors.
UEFA warns that if FIFA proceeds with a $20 billion spin‑off of its commercial arm, all European national teams will refuse to compete in any FIFA‑sanctioned tournament, a stance that could derail the 2030 World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to raise $4.2 billion by selling stakes in future World Cup revenues has ignited a firestorm, drawing condemnation from UEFA, resignations of senior officials and raising questions about the sport's governance.
FIFA's plan to create a $20‑billion subsidiary offering up to 20 percent stake to external investors has sparked resignations, boycott threats, and political criticism.
Carlos Cordeiro stepped down as a senior FIFA adviser, condemning a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private‑equity investors amid strong opposition from continental governing bodies.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting opposition from European and continental football bodies over a proposed sale of commercial rights to a private equity consortium linked to Donald Trump.
Former U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro resigned amid worldwide criticism of a $20 billion private‑equity plan for World Cup revenues, raising questions about FIFA’s governance and Gianni Infantino’s future.
FIFA plans to sell a 20% stake in the 2026 World Cup to Thrive Capital, offering $20 million to each member association, but faces resistance from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC amid concerns over governance and precedent.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed a $20 billion subsidiary to house World Cup rights, sparking resignations, continental opposition, and scrutiny of FIFA's governance.
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 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.
European football’s governing bodies have united in a rare show of dissent, announcing that they will not take part in any FIFA‑sanctioned competitions as a protest against a controversial proposal to monetize the sport’s flagship tournaments.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attempt to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup has been rebuffed by a coalition of European and North American football bodies, raising questions about governance and the future of the tournament.
The United States has aligned with world football's governing bodies in opposition to a controversial plan to monetize the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about governance and political ties.