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Gianni Infantino, FIFA and World Cup

Why is FIFA selling the World Cup? Gianni Infantino's controversial plan explained

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has brought forth a proposal to all of its 211 member associations to raise $20 billion through private investment by selling stakes in the top FIFA-run tournaments.

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News analysis: How Gianni Infantino's secret attempt to sell World Cup stake backfired spectacularly

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Gianni Infantino’s FIFA presidency in doubt, senior adviser quits over World Cup storm

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FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plans

FIFA has scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup after the move caused a major backlash.

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Fifa scraps Infantino’s £15BILLION flogging of World Cup to private investors after football world erupts in anger

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European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

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FIFA ditches sale plan after widespread backlash

The proposal immediately faced a storm of opposition.

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Gianni Infantino under threat as nations 'lose faith' in FIFA boss over World Cup plot

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Giannni Infantino World Cup plan in tatters as new statement released after fury

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FIFA, Gianni Infantino scrap plan to sell World Cup stakes after global backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup privatization plan faced backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, Asian Football Confederation, and within FIFA.

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Is Gianni Infantino Resigning From FIFA? Full UEFA Controversy Explained

The FIFA President is under intense scrutiny after proposing a controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes

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FIFA World Cup sale falls through: UEFA, Concacaf, AFC and Sepp Blatter all blasted Gianni Infantino's plan

Three confederations were hard against the idea. The other three didn't exactly voice support either.

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham becomes first leader of a major country to call on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign

The U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign over the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group.

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The 48 hours that left FIFA boss Gianni Infantino teetering on the brink

Support for the head of soccer’s world governing body is collapsing around the globe as a key adviser resigns in protest and dozens of federations express concern over a plan to sell part of the World Cup’s commercial rights.

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham Makes Huge Move Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Andy Burnham just called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over the World Cup sale plan. The U.K. prime minister became the first major leader to demand Infantino’s exit. He is now demanding the resignation of a powerful federation boss over a money-driven plan that has enraged fans and officials alike.