Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering a $20 billion stake sale in the World Cup, sparking immediate backlash from UEFA.
Where it stands
FIFA is evaluating a plan to form a new $20 billion entity to manage the World Cup, effectively selling stakes in the tournament. This initiative, which Reuters and The Telegraph describe as a significant shift in football governance, reportedly involves support from a Kushner-backed operation. The proposed move aims to capitalize on the financial value of the global event by restructuring its ownership model.
UEFA has expressed strong opposition to the proposal, with reports from the BBC and AP News characterizing the governing body's response as fury. The central point of contention is the potential impact of such a sale on the structure and governance of international football. While Infantino is linked to the plan, the friction between FIFA and European leadership highlights a major divide regarding the commercial future of the tournament.
Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for the finalization of this deal or the identities of the investors involved in the entity. Future updates will likely clarify how UEFA intends to challenge the proposal and what specific powers the new entity would hold over World Cup operations.
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The reporting (5)
- FIFA mulls stake sale through new $20 billion entity, UEFA not happy Reuters · 5h ago
- Gianni Infantino ‘plots £15bn World Cup sell-off’ in nuclear bomb for football The Telegraph · 5h ago
- FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA AP News · 5h ago
- World Cup: Uefa furious at reports Fifa plan to sell stakes in tournament BBC · 5h ago
- Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup The Times · 5h ago
Answered
What is the monetary value of the proposed FIFA entity?
The entity is valued at $20 billion.
Who is opposing the FIFA plan?
UEFA has expressed fury regarding the reports of the stake sale.
What is the involvement of the Kushner group?
The proposed operation is described as being Kushner-backed.
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