FIFA, Infantino and World Cups

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News analysis: How Gianni Infantino's secret attempt to sell World Cup stake backfired spectacularly
Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is on life support after his abandoned attempt to sell a stake of the World Cup to private equity draws international outrage.

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Why is FIFA selling the World Cup? Gianni Infantino's controversial plan explained
Gianni Infantino’s FIFA presidency in doubt, senior adviser quits over World Cup storm
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 Infantin...

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FIFA chief accuses Gianni Infantino of DECEIVING staff over World Cup plot - 'If I lose my job so be it'
Pressure Rises on Infantino and FIFA's World Cup Investor Plan as Adviser Resigns and Asia Opposes
European, North American nations reject FIFA’s World Cup private equity plan as UEFA, CONCACAF vow boycott
“UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions,” the European soccer body said after an urgent online meeting of the 55 members.

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European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
England told they must BOYCOTT 2030 World Cup in response to Gianni Infantino plan

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.