Infantino scraps controversial FIFA World Cup sell-off plan
The backlash has caused a u-turn FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a controversial plan to sell off stakes in football’s biggest tournaments, abandoning the project after widespread opposition. Infantino confirmed the U-turn on Friday, days after European football’s governing body Uefa voted to boycott the 2026 World Cup if the scheme went ahead. The […]
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FIFA sell-off: UEFA threatens World Cup boycott of Infantino plan
UEFA fights back FIFA is facing the threat of a World Cup boycott from UEFA after plans emerged to sell stakes in some of football’s biggest competitions to private investors. The proposal, backed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has sparked growing opposition across the football world. European football’s governing body called an emergency meeting on […]
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Infantino gives ultimatum to football governing bodies over World Cup sale plans
The FA has joined UEFA criticism towards FIFA’s sell out plan FIFA has given its 211 member associations a deadline of 19 September to decide if they want to take part in the sale of a new commercial entity. Along with JP Morgan, FIFA works to set up a new company called Fifa Forward Enterprise […]
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Donald Trump says tensions between co-hosts will make 2026 World Cup ‘more exciting’
The US President imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada earlier this week. President Trump has claimed that the political and economic tensions between the United States and its 2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico will be good for the tournament. Gianni Infantino, the president of World Cup organizer FIFA, was at the White House on […]
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FIFA World Cup set to introduce Super Bowl style half-time show
The American Dream! FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2026 World Cup final will have a halftime show, similar to that seen at the Super Bowl. The next edition of the World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. Football’s biggest game is set to be played at the MetLife […]
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Gianni Infantino criticised for taking selfie in front of Pelé’s open casket
‘What is wrong with this bloke?’ Caution: Some readers may find the image (below) distressing FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been criticised for taking a selfie in front of Pelé’s open casket. Infantino had been in the city of Santos, where Pelé spent the large majority of his career playing football, at a 24-hour tribute […]
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