World Cup, FIFA and Gianni Infantino
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European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
Later Thursday, the 41-member Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) met and announced it rejected Infantino’s plan.
Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes
Pressure is growing on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity.
Three confederations were hard against the idea. The other three didn't exactly voice support either.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup privatization plan faced backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, Asian Football Confederation, and within FIFA.