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Carlos Cordeiro Quits as FIFA Advisor Over World Cup Sale Plans
Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro has resigned in protest of Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup, citing concerns over the sport's long-term future and financial integrity.
Top FIFA Advisor Departs After Criticizing World Cup Stake Sale
A senior advisor to Gianni Infantino has resigned in protest against plans to sell a commercial stake in the FIFA World Cup.
Xabi Alonso Warns Against Privatizing the World Cup
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has joined UEFA in criticizing FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, arguing that football must remain a sport for the public.
FIFA Defends Commercial Plan Against Threats of Boycott
FIFA insists it is not selling the sport following threats from UEFA and other confederations to boycott tournaments over a new private investment proposal.
Asian Football Confederation Rejects Fifa Proposal for Private Investment
The AFC has joined Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa's plan to sell competition stakes to private investors, making a successful vote on the proposal unlikely.
Fifa Maintains Investment Strategy Amid Backlash
Fifa is continuing its consultation process for a new commercial subsidiary despite threats of a World Cup boycott from European and North American football associations.
Uefa Challenges Fifa Over Controversial World Cup Funding Strategy
Uefa has threatened to boycott all Fifa competitions if president Gianni Infantino proceeds with a controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in the organization's tournament subsidiary to private investors.
Concacaf Unanimously Opposes FIFA Plan to Sell World Cup Equity
Concacaf's 41 member associations have formally rejected FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes, citing governance concerns and a lack of transparency.
European Football Nations Unite Against FIFA World Cup Commercialization
European football federations, including those from England, Germany, and Norway, have united to threaten a boycott of FIFA tournaments over controversial plans to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors.
India to Host Brazil for Historic International Friendly in October
India will host the Brazilian national team for the first time in history at a landmark friendly match in Kolkata this October.