Football
FIFA Backs Infantino and Admits Sell-Off Plan Was a Mistake
FIFA has pledged full support for president Gianni Infantino and issued a rare apology over a controversial plan to sell off commercial rights.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
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Football
FIFA Chief Apologises Over World Cup Sell-Off Plan
FIFA's president has issued an apology after a controversial plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights sparked widespread backlash from member associations and football stakeholders.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
UEFA Threatens FIFA With Legal Action Over World Cup Sell-Off Dispute
UEFA has put FIFA on notice of potential legal action after a plan to sell commercial rights tied to the World Cup collapsed, escalating tensions between the two governing bodies.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
FIFA Drops World Cup Commercial Sell-Off Plan After Widespread Backlash
FIFA has abandoned a controversial plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights after facing significant pushback from clubs, leagues, and broadcasters.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
Infantino Drops World Cup Commercialization Plans, FIFA Confirms
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has walked back plans to sell off commercial rights to the World Cup, signaling a significant policy reversal at the top of global football.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
FIFA Drops World Cup Stake Sale Plan After Boycott Threat
FIFA has abandoned its proposal to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup following a serious boycott threat and a wave of opposition from clubs and stakeholders.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
FIFA Scraps Controversial World Cup Sell-Off Plans
FIFA has abandoned its disputed plans to sell off commercial rights linked to the World Cup, according to a report from beIN SPORTS, marking a significant policy reversal.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
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.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
FIFA World Cup Sell-Off Plan Reportedly Dead
Plans to commercialize or sell off rights connected to the FIFA World Cup have reportedly collapsed, according to a report by The Straits Times.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
Andy Burnham Criticizes FIFA Plan to Sell World Cup Commercial Rights
Andy Burnham has spoken out against FIFA's reported plan to sell the commercial rights to the World Cup, raising concerns about the direction of global football governance.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
FIFA's $20bn World Cup Rights Sale Accused of 'Selling Football's Soul'
FIFA faces fierce criticism after reports emerged of a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights in a deal worth up to $20 billion, with critics warning it betrays the sport's integrity.
By Alex Rivera3 min read