- 2h ago
FIFA proposes $10bn World Cup venture with private investors, drawing EU, UEFA and national federation backlash
Gianni Infantino’s proposal to place FIFA’s commercial rights and tournaments inside a new company open to private investment has ignited fierce opposition from the EU, UEFA and European federations.
- 5h ago
FIFA's $10bn private investment plan triggers EU competition warning and football-wide backlash
FIFA announced a plan to create a new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to attract up to $4.2bn from minority investors this year and unlock over $10bn for football development. The proposal drew immediate condemnation from UEFA, the European Union, and major federations, who warned of corrosive commercialization and potential conflicts of interest.
