
FIFA Drops World Cup Commercial Sell-Off After Infantino U-Turn
FIFA has abandoned plans to sell off commercial rights tied to the World Cup, president Gianni Infantino confirmed, marking a significant reversal for the governing body.
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FIFA has abandoned plans to sell off commercial rights tied to the World Cup, president Gianni Infantino confirmed, marking a significant reversal for the governing body.

FIFA's president has declared that a proposed plan to sell off World Cup rights or assets will not go ahead, ending speculation over the future of football's biggest tournament.

Plans to commercialize or sell off rights connected to the FIFA World Cup have reportedly collapsed, according to a report by The Straits Times.

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