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UEFA vows World Cup boycott as Concacaf, AFC reject FIFA private equity plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group was dealt a major blow on Thursday, after Concacaf joined UEFA in rejecting the proposal.

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FIFA World Cup sale falls through: UEFA, Concacaf, AFC and Sepp Blatter all blasted Gianni Infantino's plan
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European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
Global opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan for selling a stake in World Cup revenue to private investors grew Thursday with Asia’s soccer leader warning members about threats to their...

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Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
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North American nations reject Infantino's World Cup investment plan after UEFA's boycott threat
"During the meeting, the membership expressed deep concerns about the lack of due process surrounding the proposal, the artificially short deadline imposed, and the absence of any review or approval b...

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European, North American nations reject FIFA’s World Cup private equity plan as UEFA, CONCACAF vow boycott
Infantino’s senior adviser quits over World Cup investment plan

FIFA scraps controversial $20 billion World Cup investment plan

FIFA’s proposed plan to sell private stakes in upcoming World Cup tournaments that sparked backlash from fans and soccer associations around the world has been scrapped, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement Friday.

FIFA scraps World Cup private investment plans as Infantino fights for his future

Gianni Infantino's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments were met with strong backlash.

FIFA wanted to sell part of its World Cup business to Trump-linked investors. Then global soccer revolted.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his proposal "will not proceed" after UEFA — the European football association that includes powerhouses such as Spain, France, England and Germany — unanimously threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions going forward.