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FIFA make U-turn on controversial private investment plan

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the governing body will not proceed with plans to sell a minority stake in its commercial business to private investors. FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday said he was abandoning a controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup after fierce backlash. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the governing body will not proceed with plans to sell a minority stake in its commercial business to private investors.S1
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday said he was abandoning a controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup after fierce backlash. Pressure mounted on Infantino on Friday with the resignation of senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro, who call...S2
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FIFA make U-turn on controversial private investment plan

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The brief

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the governing body will not proceed with plans to sell a minority stake in its commercial business to private investors. FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday said he was abandoning a controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup after fierce backlash. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the governing body will not proceed with plans to sell a minority stake in its commercial business to private investors.S1
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday said he was abandoning a controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup after fierce backlash. Pressure mounted on Infantino on Friday with the resignation of senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro, who call...S2
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S1 Thesouthafrican 1 report · EN
S2 France 24Lead 1 report · EN
BBC 1 report · EN
Al Monitor 1 report · EN
Dailypost 1 report · EN