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Gianni Infantino
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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.
July 31, 2026
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.
July 31, 2026
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.
July 31, 2026
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.
July 31, 2026
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.
July 30, 2026
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.
July 30, 2026
UEFA Threatens World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Privatization Plans
UEFA and its 55 member associations have pledged to boycott FIFA competitions if Gianni Infantino continues with controversial plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
July 30, 2026
UEFA Warns of FIFA Tournament Boycott Over Private Investment Proposal
UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions if Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell tournament stakes to private investors.
July 30, 2026
Amaju Pinnick Backs FIFA Proposal to Sell Minority Interest in World Cup
Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick defends FIFA's proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in its tournaments, arguing the plan could significantly boost funding for national football associations.
July 30, 2026
Infantino Claims FIFA Subsidiary Proposal Is Voluntary and Not Mandatory
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise, describing the potential commercial subsidiary as a democratic, voluntary opportunity to boost global football development.
July 30, 2026