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Top FIFA officials distance themselves from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan
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GRAHAM DUNBAR AP sports writer
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Senior FIFA executives, including Arsène Wenger, have distanced themselves from President Gianni Infantino's controversial $20 billion plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The proposal has caused significant internal turmoil and criticism regarding transparency within the organization.
GENEVA -- Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.
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