Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?

BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.

BMW Offers Buyouts to Thousands of German Workers to Cut Costs

BMW AG is offering voluntary severance packages to thousands of its workers in Germany, as the carmaker tries to become leaner to better compete with rivals from China.

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The Guardian view on selling off the World Cup: a red-card offence by Gianni Infantino | Editorial

Fifa’s president hopes to sell stakes in the planet’s most watched sporting event. In the wider interests of football, he must be resisted Like a sporting Dr Pangloss, Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, would like to persuade football followers that they are living in the best of all possible worlds. Maddeningly for him, many disagree. On Monday, Mr Infantino published a 15-page Instagram rant in which he bemoaned the “hate and false rumours” in circulation during the recent men’s World Cup....

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Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors

Sepp Blatter, FIFA chief for 17 years until 2015, has blasted new proposal that moves 'people's game' further from fans.

BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector

BMW said on ⁠Wednesday it will cut several thousand jobs in Germany by the end of 2027 under ​a voluntary redundancy program.

World Cup sell off: Has FIFA finally gone too far?

A new FIFA proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with fury in the football world. Under Gianni Infantino’s presidency, FIFA has become increasingly profit-driven, but is this too much?

FIFA private investor plans spark backlash, UEFA fury

FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary. The decision marks a dramatic attempt to reshape the commercial landscape of global football, while opening a new front in a long-running battle with Europe for control over the massive wealth generated by the sport.

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FIFA’s Private Equity Plan Sparks Battle Over World Cup’s Future

The proposal goes beyond a financial restructuring. It represents a fundamental debate over who should control soccer’s most valuable tournament.

By Clemente Lisi, Contributor

Uefa to discuss boycotting World Cup in emergency meeting after Fifa bombshell

Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off the World Cup has been met by fierce criticism

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Living through a World Cup with a gambling disorder: ‘Winning is the worst thing that can happen to you’

The major sporting event put gambling addicts on alert, many of whom now have new profiles linked to online betting

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Shock and anger across European football over FIFA's 'plan to sell the World Cup'

FIFA's plan to bring private investors into the World Cup has sparked backlash from European football fans, politicians and federations, who accuse the move of being a sellout. Infantino has set a September deadline for the proposal, while UEFA vows to sink the plans.

World Cup Boycott Proposed as Opposition to Controversial FIFA Private Investment Plan Grows

Opposition is growing in the soccer world to a plan by the sport’s governing body, FIFA, to spin off its events, principally the World Cup, as a separate commercial entity and invite investors to take a stake in it. The new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, has been valued at about $20 billion. FIFA would seek […]

By Leo Barraclough

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

FAI keeping quiet on Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off stake in World Cup

By Seán O'Connor

Wimbledon broke attendance record despite World Cup clash

Wimbledon enjoyed a record attendance and generated nearly 5 billion social media “impressions” despite competition from the soccer World Cup, the All England Club said on Wednesday. A cumulative 550,151 fans passed through the gates during the fortnight, slightly up on 2025, with many purchasing tickets on the day via Wimbledon’s famous queue. Daily attendance […]

BMW Plans To Cut 8,000 Jobs By End Of 2027: Report

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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

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.

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors

UEFA calls emergency meeting over FIFA's $4.2B investor plan

UEFA will convene an emergency meeting of its 55 member associations on Wednesday as European football moves to mount a coordinated response to FIFA's controversial plan to op...

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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How iLOTBET Raised the Stakes with Its Biggest World Cup Prize Yet

When sports betting companies promise prizes during major football tournaments, the rewards are usually familiar, cash bonuses, smartphones, or perhaps a brand-new car. This week, however, one operator chose a different path. At a ceremony held on Monday at the Ikeja Marriott Hotel, digital gaming platform iLOTBET presented Samuel Nneke, a businessman from Sokoto State, […] The post How iLOTBET Raised the Stakes with Its Biggest World Cup Prize Yet appeared first on Vanguard News.

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KNVB "very concerned" by FIFA plans to sell World Cup shares

The KNVB is very concerned about FIFA’s plans to sell shares in the World Cup.

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

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