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Trump Denies Discussions with Infantino Amid FIFA World Cup Sell-Off Controversy

Donald Trump denied having discussions with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding a controversial plan to sell off parts of the World Cup, a scheme that sparked significant backlash and led to a UEFA boycott. The proposed private investment plan put Infantino under immense pressure and raised questions about FIFA's future leadership.

31 Jul, 17:48 — 31 Jul, 21:51
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BBCHigh4h ago

Infantino on the brink? Who could replace him if he goes?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke

Cordeiro quits as senior adviser to Fifa president Lamour: sell-off plan ‘defies belief and imagination’ The walls started closing in on Gianni Infantino after another dramatic day that saw one of his senior advisers resign and brought a scathing rebuke from Fifa’s own chief operating officer. Infantino is under huge pressure after his plan to sell chunks of the World Cup to private investors met a tide of opposition from around the globe. European countries have already promised to boycott...

By Nick Ames and Matt Hughes

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Does FIFA need private investment?

The world football body is facing growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events.

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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago

Trump breaks silence on Infantino’s controversial Fifa plans that led to Uefa boycott

Mr Trump addressed the matter after FIFA announced earlier this week its intention to create a new entity to manage the World Cup and other major events

By Bo Erickson and Steve Holland

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Donald Trump addresses Gianni Infantino's World Cup sale plans, amidst Kushner links

U.S. President Donald Trump says he was never consulted by FIFA president Gianni Infantino before he unveiled his controversial plan to sell private investment stakes in the World Cup

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