Fury over FIFA boss’s plan to sell stake in World Cup to private investors

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

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 proposal has been widely criticized, with European soccer's governing body UEFA saying it "crosses a line."

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

FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member associations, but is claiming that it will benefit them financially.

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.

Gianni Infantino stands to make millions if he's able to complete a deal.

UEFA have hit out at FIFA's plans to sell stakes linked to the World Cup to private investors.

FIFA is planning to sell a significant minority stake in a new commercial entity with a valuation of about €17.5 billion ($20 billion).

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 has reacted furiously to reports Fifa president Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the men’s World Cup to investors.

World Cup for sale: Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in tournament  The Times

If you thought he was just a shady rule-dodging reprobate, the Fifa boss’s latest 15-page Instagram rant might make you think again I hope you have found time to enjoy Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s 15-page Instagram meltdown about his World Cup. The last time I saw this many defiant words, they were inked on someon