Fifa Scraps Plan to Sell Stakes in Competitions After Widespread Opposition
Quick Look
Fifa President Gianni Infantino scraps plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors after facing opposition from Uefa, Concacaf, AFC, and others, citing divisions not in the interest of football's unity.
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Why It Matters
Fifa faced widespread opposition to its plan to sell competition stakes.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has scrapped the controversial plan to sell off stakes in the governing body's competitions to private investors following widespread opposition. [...] The immediate crisis has passed. Over the short to medium term, it will be fascinating to see whether Infantino can restore his reputation.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Infantino's re-election bid faces increased challenge
Likely · Within months
Alternative funding models will be explored
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will Infantino face further backlash?
- How will Fifa explore alternative funding?
