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FIFA has dropped a controversial proposal by president Gianni Infantino to bring private investment into the World Cup after facing strong opposition from member associations.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a controversial plan to bring in private investment for the World Cup, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
FIFA's ambitious $30 billion plan to overhaul football's commercial structure has fallen apart, raising fresh questions about the governing body's financial strategy.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a proposal to sell a share of World Cup revenues to private equity investors after facing significant opposition.
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 president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to bring private equity investment into the World Cup after facing significant pushback from stakeholders across football.
Gianni Infantino is rapidly losing the backing needed to remain FIFA president, according to Sky News, raising fresh questions about the future leadership of world football.
FIFA is weighing whether private capital could take a stake in the World Cup, one of sport's most valuable properties, in a deal that could reshape football's financial future.
The US, Canada, and Mexico have turned down FIFA president Gianni Infantino's investment proposal for the 2026 World Cup, following UEFA's threat to boycott the tournament.
European football nations are reportedly preparing to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest at Gianni Infantino's investment plan and controversial World Cup proposals.
European soccer officials are reportedly backing a Qatari sports executive as a potential candidate to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, according to Politico.
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.
