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Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa emphasizes transparency and consultation after FIFA scraps plan to sell a stake in World Cup events.
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Following widespread opposition from football confederations and officials, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has scrapped the proposal to privatize stakes in major Fifa tournaments.
BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:33 AM
world
FIFA’s plan to invite private investment in its flagship tournaments, including the World Cup, has met opposition from major football confederations and internal resignations.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 9:17 PM
world
FIFA maintains its controversial investor strategy despite opposition from major football confederations across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 31, 2026, 8:56 AM
world
FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled a $28.7 billion plan to create a commercial subsidiary granting investors control over major tournaments, including the World Cup, sparking concern from football confederations worldwide.
ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
world
FIFA President Gianni Infantino cancels controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup operations after opposition from Asian Football Confederation and other regional bodies.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 8:16 AM
world
Football Supporters Europe joins widespread criticism as UEFA nations vote to boycott FIFA tournaments over controversial proposal.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 2:52 PM
world
The AFC expresses solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF against FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, raising concerns over governance and consultation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 10:17 AM
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The AFC expresses deep concern over FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors and calls for urgent governance reforms.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 9:55 AM
world
FIFA remains committed to consulting on private investment in its tournaments after UEFA's unanimous vote to boycott all FIFA events.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 7:40 AM
world
AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa condemns FIFA's unilateral move to sell stakes in the World Cup, citing lack of consultation and potential harm to football's continental structure.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 10:22 AM
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FIFA plans to create a $20bn subsidiary for the World Cup, offering up to 20% stakes to investors amid criticism from regional football bodies.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 8:25 AM
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With nearly 7 million fans attending matches and record viewership numbers, soccer's popularity in the U.S. is surging, highlighted by Donovan's partnership with AT&T for the MLS All-Star Game.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 8:29 PMShowing 1-13 of 13 articles.