UEFA issues angry response to FIFA boss Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to investors

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.

The proposal immediately drew fierce ⁠criticism from European governing body UEFA, which said it "crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross."

Football's world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.

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

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.

An investment vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is expected to be a lead investor.

An investment vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is expected to be a lead investor.

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

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'

Mr Burnham has joined criticism of the proposal, writing the ‘World Cup is not a product’

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.

FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments  Dawn

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.

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

FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion, world soccer’s governing body said on Tuesday, as it seeks backing from its 211 member associations for the proposal in a move already criticised by UEFA.The ambitious plan would see FIFA establish FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a wholly-owned subs

Uefa has accused Fifa of “selling football’s soul” after the world governing body revealed plans to raise more than $4bn by selling stakes in a new subsidiary that would manage the commercial rights to the World Cup and Club World Cup. The new company, Fifa Forward Enterprise, would consolidate the media rights, sponso

Opinion-dividing president Gianni Infantino is running for another term in office

UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions ...

Gianni Infantino and FIFA are reportedly in talks to sell a stake in the World Cup as part of an alleged plot to cash in to private investors following talks with Donald Trump

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.

Gianni Infantino summoned to hand over documents and explain Donald Trump relationship  GB News

July 28 : FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, as it seeks backing from its 211 member associations for the proposal in a move already criticised by UEFA.The ambitious plan would see FIFA establish FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a wholly-

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

A new investigation involving the FIFA president has been launched