Infantino World Cup Boycott

European soccer bodies are escalating a boycott over Gianni Infantino's FIFA investment plan.

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FIFA Under Fire Over Plan To Sell World Cup Stakes

Europe revolts against FIFA plan

North American nations reject Infantino's World Cup investment plan after UEFA's boycott threat

Summary

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UEFA’s 55 member associations voted to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and related commercial rights to private investors. FIFA’s proposal has been described as involving a 20% stake and a potential $20 billion investment structure, with Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital among the investors linked to it. Concacaf’s 41 member associations also rejected the plan, questioning the need for private investment after FIFA’s recent profits.

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Soccer SelloffLeans Left

FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup is a profit-driven takeover that puts global soccer in the hands of private investors. The deal would corrupt the sport’s purpose, fuel chaos, and damage soccer for fans and institutions worldwide.