FIFA scraps controversial World Cup plan: Gianni Infantino no longer seeking $20 billion investment

Amid intense pressure from all corners of the world and sport, the FIFA chief has called an end to a plan that seemed destined to alter the game in ways never seen before

In a statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said it had become clear the project had “created divisions” that are “no longer in the interest” of its original objective.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he has scrapped the controversial plan to sell off stakes in the governing body’s major competitions, following widespread opposition. Infantino said it had become clear the project had “created divisions” that are “no longer in the interest” of its original objective. The Swiss add

The 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' project, intended to allow private investors to gain a stake in the tournament, is dead just 2 days after it was proposed.

Fifa scraps controversial plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's idea.