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    • Gianni Infantino is the FIFA President[1]

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after UEFA and other confederations threatened a boycott of the competition, according to a France 24 report.[1]

    UEFA’s Boycott Threat

    The 55‑nation European confederation agreed to boycott the World Cup if FIFA proceeded with the investor proposal, indicating a strong stance against the potential dilution of the tournament’s integrity.[1]

    Opposition from CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation

    Both CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation publicly opposed the plan, citing concerns over commercial influence on the tournament’s governance.[1]

    FIFA’s Decision and Next Steps

    Facing unified resistance from several confederations, Infantino chose to scrap the proposal, signalling a pause on attempts to commercialize the World Cup’s ownership structure.[1]

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