FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
A proposed $20 billion commercial spinoff of FIFA's World Cup operations has triggered significant opposition from UEFA and other regional football associations.
Coverage (6)
- American, Asian confederations blindsided by FIFA’s World Cup plan Al Jazeera · 14h ago
- FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan AP News · 14h ago
- Gianni Infantino tells countries: Sign up to plans in 53 days or miss extra funding The Times · 14h ago
- FA, Concacaf 'deeply concerned' by Gianni Infantino, FIFA's World Cup plan ESPN · 14h ago
- FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA Al Jazeera · 14h ago
- FIFA proposes a $20 billion spinoff of its commercial and events operations NBC News · 20h ago
Where it stands
FIFA is seeking to restructure its commercial and events operations into a $20 billion spinoff, a move presented by Gianni Infantino with a 53-day deadline for members to sign on or forfeit access to additional funding. While Al Jazeera reports that the plan has drawn sharp condemnation from UEFA, ESPN notes that the FA and Concacaf have also expressed deep concern regarding the proposal.
Contradictions exist regarding the support for the initiative, with FIFA pushing for rapid adoption despite the resistance from major football governing bodies. The current situation involves intense pressure on national associations to commit to the financial restructuring or risk losing future capital.
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What is the core of the FIFA proposal?
FIFA is proposing a $20 billion spinoff of its commercial and event operations involving outside investment.
How has the football community responded?
UEFA, the FA, and Concacaf have voiced opposition or concern regarding the plans.
What is the timeline for the decision?
Gianni Infantino has stated that countries must sign on within 53 days to receive extra funding.
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