FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA

GenevaAP —  FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors, including the Kushner family, was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners o

FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary. The decision marks a dramatic attempt to reshape the commercial landscape of global football, while opening a new front in a long-running battle with Europ

Die-hard England supporters have threatened to boycott future World Cups after Fifa unveiled controversial plans to sell stakes in a new company responsible for the commercial operation of its major tournaments.The backlash intensified on Wednesday as the FA said it was “deeply concerned” by the proposal, while fans ac

Die-hard England supporters have threatened to boycott future World Cups after Fifa unveiled controversial plans to sell stakes in a new company responsible for the commercial operation of its major tournaments.The backlash intensified on Wednesday as the FA said it was “deeply concerned” by the proposal, while fans ac

The proposal revealed on Tuesday and backed by Joshua Kushner's investment firm Thrive Capital was met with immediate fury by Infantino’s former colleagues at European soccer body UEFA, which said the World Cup “is not FIFA’s to sell.”

FIFA plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary.

Furious European Commissioner for Sport, Glenn Micallef, has vowed that the EC will investigate Fifa’s controversial proposals to sell stakes in a new commercial entity to outside investors.  Football’s world governing body on Monday revealed plans to raise $4bn by selling minority holdings in a new vehicle, Fifa Forwa

FIFA, the global football governing body, announced a plan to set up a subsidiary to manage its business operations, hoping to raise $4.2 billion from investors, on Monday. The move sparked negative reactions from football and political figures.

Mark Mansfield The Football Association of Wales says it is waiting for FIFA to share full details of controversial plans to sell stakes in its major competitions after the proposals were made public earlier this week. The governing body issued a short statement following reports that FIFA wants to establish a private

July 29 : UEFA is looking to hold an emergency meeting with its 55 member associations this week to discuss FIFA's proposed sale of equity to outside investors, the BBC and ESPN reported.On Tuesday, FIFA said it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of

Association was unaware of Infantino’s plans ‘We are deeply concerned by the lack of due process’ Concacaf has joined Uefa in criticising Fifa’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. In a strongly worded statement the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football

2 min readJul 29, 2026 12:53 PM IST FIFA added that each of its 211 member associations (MAs) would be given the chance to take a one-off stake of 20 million dollars in the FFE. (AP Photo)European football’s governing body, UEFA, on Tuesday issued a stern threat to FIFA after reports surfaced that FIFA was seeking priv

FIFA has announced plans to launch a new private company to run the World Cup and other competitions, a move that has been met with widespread criticism from Andy Burnham, UEFA and football fans

The new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors.

A major row has broken out between football's governing bodies over FIFA's plans to seek private investment in the World Cup, with UEFA reacting angrily and European nations ready to discuss a potential boycott.

GENEVA (AP) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday -- and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. "It is not FIFA's to sell," UEFA said in a statement. "None of us are the owners

Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner and former Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei are involved in the controversial bid to buy a stake in a subsidiary of the non-profit that oversees the beloved World Cup soccer tournament.

The body is looking to capitalize on the lucrative men’s World Cup this year.

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA  CNN

The outline of Tuesday’s surprise announcement was, FIFA said, detailed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to members who met in Manhattan on July 18 ahead of the World Cup final.

FIFA aims to raise billions by selling stake to private investors  USA Today

The Prime Minister's words come as European nations discuss a boycott and supporters call Gianni Infantino's plans 'a new low'

He's just presided over a World Cup regarded as the most commercialised in history.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion US company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.

Here's what to know about the controversial proposal that raises questions about the future of the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.

European football’s governing body insists the World Cup is not an ‘asset to trade’.

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA  Toronto Star

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA  AP News

European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to sell shares in a new World Cup spin-off venture in plans already opening up ruptures in world football, with fury at UEFA.

UEFA blasts FIFA proposal to allow for $10B in World Cup private investment  ESPN