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FIFA World Cup Investment Backlash
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 3h ago
FIFA president Infantino proposed selling a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary for $20 billion, sparking backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC. UEFA threatened a World Cup boycott, and a senior advisor resigned. FIFA defended the plan, which remains unresolved.
How it unfolded
1d ago
FIFA defends plan, says 'nobody is selling football'
1d ago
Senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigns in protest
1d ago
AFC expresses solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF
2d ago
CONCACAF rejects FIFA's World Cup investment plan
2d ago
UEFA members agree to boycott FIFA competitions
3d ago
UEFA leads criticism, considers boycott
3d ago
FIFA sets September 19 deadline for $20 million offers
What happened earlier
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Full story →Spain and Portugal at risk of missing 2030 World Cup
FIFA's proposal to sell a minority stake in commercial rights via FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) has triggered UEFA's threat to boycott FIFA competitions.
UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously rejected the proposal, stating 'The World Cup is not for sale.'
If the standoff persists, Spain and Portugal, co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup, could be absent from the tournament they are due to stage.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan could lead to an unprecedented scenario, with UEFA extending its boycott to men's and women's World Cups.
UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister called the proposal 'catastrophic' and accused FIFA of financial blackmail via funding packages for supporting associations.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Gianni Infantino Sets Deadline For FIFA Offer To Members In World Cup Investor Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a September 19 deadline for member federations.
Offer is $20 million one-off payment per federation.
Part of a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Infantino made the announcement on Wednesday.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →FIFA faces backlash over private investment plan
FIFA announced plans to raise $4.2bn by selling stakes in future tournaments to private investors.
FIFA plans to create a subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), valued at $20bn, to consolidate commercial operations.
Joshua Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital, is in talks to lead the funding round.
UEFA protested that the game is not FIFA's to sell and may boycott future World Cups if the plan proceeds.
Critics have raised concerns due to Joshua Kushner's family connection to President Donald Trump.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →UEFA Members To Boycott FIFA Competitions In Protest Of Infantino's WC Plan
