NZ Football withdraws support for embattled FIFA president amid revolt

Gianni Infantino’s leadership is under threat after the intense backlash to his botched plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.

Infantino is facing a revolt after his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. He withdrew the $20 billion proposal after a furious backlash by global soccer officials, including European body UEFA, which has warned of a boycott of all FIFA games and events.

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