Infantino defends his new project: a democratic process, a golden opportunity, and not compulsory
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is defending his controversial proposal to sell minority stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Despite backlash from UEFA and other federations, Infantino insists the plan is a democratic, non-compulsory opportunity to boost football development.
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This proposal represents a significant shift in the commercial structure of global sports, potentially privatizing the world's largest sporting event.
Infantino defends his new project: a democratic process, a golden opportunity, and not compulsory World Cup What did the FIFA president say about his project?
Gianni Infantino has defended his new plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, hitting back at the fierce criticism aimed at him over the past few hours.
The FIFA president confirmed his intentions in an official statement on Tuesday. He wants to sell stakes in the World Cup as shares to private sector investors, taking on a role akin to that of a commissioner in the project.
Anger poured in almost immediately. UEFA led the charge, joined by several domestic federations, including the English and French.
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