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Infantino Rejects Resignation Calls After FIFA Scraps World Cup Sell-Off Plan

Infantino Rejects Resignation Calls After FIFA Scraps World Cup Sell-Off Plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rejected calls to resign after backlash over a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments to private investors. The proposal was withdrawn following public criticism and reported opposition from UEFA, which warned it could boycott FIFA events if the plan went ahead. FIFA acknowledged that its council and member associations were not properly included in the process. After crisis talks in Morocco, FIFA's management board apologised for mistakes and reaffirmed its support for Infantino. The organisation said it will review its internal processes and present a report at the next FIFA Council meeting.

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julia

What safeguards would fans want before FIFA even considers private investment in World Cup tournaments again?

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G
grace

Absolutely, any future investment should come with clear protections for the tournament, supporters, and the wider game.

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E
emeka

With UEFA reportedly opposing it and public criticism growing, withdrawing the proposal was probably unavoidable.

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H
hala

Rejecting resignation calls does not settle the concern; FIFA still needs to explain why selling stakes was considered.

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Y
yemi

FIFA should publish clear rules on tournament ownership, investor influence, and fan consultation before revisiting any similar plan.

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