FIFA Senior Adviser Resigns Amid World Cup Privatization Controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing increased pressure after a senior adviser resigned over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Several football confederations have also expressed opposition or threatened boycotts against the proposed privatization.
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