Uefa World Cup boycott may be raised over Fifa plan

The Football Association says it is concerned by Fifa's proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions as Uefa's 55 member associations hold an emergency meeting to discuss the issue.

Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable | Nick Ames

European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times • FA joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup stakes As the World Cup neared its conclusion one leading figure in European football pondered how Gianni Infantino might attempt to rinse away the damaging stain of the Folarin Balogun scandal. It all came down to money. “He will just announce more funds for everyone,” was the gist, although the tournament passed with...

By Nick Ames

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup

By Graham Dunbar

Gianni Infantino tells countries to back Fifa’s World Cup plan – or miss out on $30m

Infantino will use a ‘one-off’ payment of $20m to tempt Fifa’s 211 member associations into backing his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major tournaments to external investors

FIFA Faces Revolt Over $20B World Cup Sell Off Plan

Gianni Infantino is accused of trying to sell "the soul of football" over plans to sell a minority stake in the commercial business behind the Cup, with Joshua Kushner's investment company leading the search.

By Scott Roxborough

Will there be a World Cup boycott? Infantino’s deal with Trump empire pushes football to the brink

By Miguel Delaney

FIFA Under Fire Over Plan To Sell World Cup Stake To Joshua Kushner Investment Firm

Controversial plans to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors have sparked a furious response from football authorities and politicians. UEFA, the body that governs European football, took the unprecedented step of releasing a statement condemning FIFA’s plan, which involves creating a new entity that would house the commercial rights to its […]

By Jesse Whittock

Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain coach to honour World Cup promise

Spain defender Marc Cucurella proved he was a man of his word when he made good his promise of getting a tattoo of his national team coach Luis de la Fuente’s face. The 28-year-old had said he would tattoo the coach’s face on his body if Spain lifted the World Cup. After Spain beat Argentina […]

UEFA to hold emergency meeting over FIFA plan

UEFA is looking to hold an emergency meeting with its 55 member associations this week to discuss FIFA's proposed sale of equity to outside investors.

Global outrage greets FIFA’s plan to sell stake in World Cup rights

FIFA faces global outrage over its reported plan to sell a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup, sparking concerns about governance and Read More: https://punchng.com/global-outrage-greets-fifas-plan-to-sell-stake-in-world-cup-rights/

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World Cup: Argentina president alleges US Democrats, Brazil financed ‘anti-Argentina’ campaign

He further claimed that Brazil's government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, provided the largest share of the alleged funding behind the campaign. The post World Cup: Argentina president alleges US Democrats, Brazil financed ‘anti-Argentina’ campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.

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World Cup 2026 – standings, matches, fixtures, where to watch, news on Tribuna.com - Tribuna.com

World Cup 2026 – standings, matches, fixtures, where to watch, news on Tribuna.com  Tribuna.com