UEFA hits out at FIFA and Gianni Infantino amid plans to sell competition

A major row has erupted between football’s governing bodies after FIFA confirmed plans to seek private investment in commercial rights linked to the world cup. UEFA reacted sharply, accusing FIFA of crossing a line and warning that European nations are prepared to discuss a potential boycott if Gianni Infantino pushes

UEFA has issued a second statement criticising FIFA's plan to sell shares in its competitions to private investors, with an emergency meeting set to be held amid growing opposition to the scheme

Uefa has warned Fifa it is facing defeat in its plans to sell stakes in a new subsidiary that will run the World Cup and accused it of using football to “enrich themselves and their friends”. Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants to set up a spin-off company to manage the commercial rights to the World…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has set a September 19 deadline for its member associations over plan.

"Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in FIFA's commercial operations to investors linked to Trump's family is the culmination of the Americanisation of football we already glimpsed at the last World Cup - and supporters, not Infantino, will pay the price"

Early plans for a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions have suffered an early blow

Emergency talks are set to be held this week after FIFA's controversial World Cup plans sparked strong criticism across European football, with a potential boycott now being discussed

How the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise has drawn criticism, including from UEFA and new United Kingdom Prime Minister.

Disgraced Sepp Blatter breaks silence on Gianni Infantino's World Cup plans with scathing response  GB News

Gianni Infantino tells FIFA members to agree to World Cup plan or miss $40m in funding  ESPN

EUROPEAN countries could boycott the World Cup if Fifa's president decides to flog a chunk of the federation. Gianni Infantino is plotting to launch a sister company and sell stakes to private investors, it emerged on Tuesday. The outlandish scheme would see Fifa Forward Enterprise govern the World Cup and Club World C

EU warns FIFA World Cup sell-off could breach competition law  euractiv.com

‘Damaged’ Gianni Infantino tipped to back down after UEFA’s threat to boycott World Cup  talkSPORT

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

International football is heading for a major dispute, with leading nations to threaten a boycott of the 2030 World Cup over Gianni Infantino and his plans

The Football Association has said it is "deeply concerned" by FIFA's plan to sell stakes in its competitions.

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.

Europe is threatening to boycott future World Cups over Gianni Infantino's controversial FIFA plan  MARCA

Fifa's Infantino plans to sell stakes in World Cup  thenationalnews.com

FIFA president Gianni Infantino earns more criticism after unveiling a brazen plan to "unleash the commercial potential" of the World Cup.

Prime Minister says Fifa will have ‘sold out’ if plans go through, while European nations may discuss World Cup boycott in emergency meeting

FIFA President Gianni Infantino immediately came under fire after announcing plans to launch a $20 billion private World Cup investment group

Argan, WDP to Create $14.8 Billion European Logistics Real Estate Group  WSJ

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 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.

UEFA strongly criticises FIFA's ambitious plan to create a new commercial company. This new entity aims to manage major football tournaments and seek private investment. UEFA declares that football's governing institutions have crossed a dangerous and unacceptable line. The European body questions the transparency and

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was a sensational financial success for FIFA, and it is set to continue cashing in as Gianni Infantino announced a new pending subsidiary to generate further revenue for the governing body.

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.

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

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s close relationship with US President Donald Trump has also raised suspicions in the US Congress. The influential Democrat Jamie Raskin has called for information from FIFA and from Infantino. Raskin called on FIFA, world football's Zurich-based governing body, and Swiss citizen Infanti

In his first official response to criticism surrounding the World Cup, Infantino accused critics of being "consumed by hate."