news Dw English 2026-08-01

FIFA Scraps World Cup Sell-Off Plans Amidst Football Federation Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private equity investors following significant backlash. UEFA had threatened boycotts of FIFA tournaments.

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