FIFA Scraps World Cup Sell-Off Plan
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Europe’s governing body led the protests against FIFA’s divisive plan.
Three confederations were hard against the idea. The other three didn't exactly voice support either.
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.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup privatization plan faced backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, Asian Football Confederation, and within FIFA.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is finding himself increasingly isolated as pressure and opposition build against the world soccer governing body’s plan to inject private money into its competitions.
Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.
Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.
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