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FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes Following Widespread Backlash | FIFA

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell portions of the World Cup’s commercial assets to private investors has fallen apart. The Fifa president acknowledged that the initiative had caused divisions that ultimately undermined its original purpose, following strong opposition across international football. The proposal triggered widespread unrest throughout the sport, with Uefa warning that it could […]

Gianni Infantino, FIFA and the Week That Shook the Football World | FIFA

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026grace

What has taken place? Football has endured a turbulent week after unexpected reports emerged on Tuesday afternoon. The sport’s global governing body was said to be preparing a company that would manage the World Cup’s commercial rights, with part of the business offered to outside investors. Even members of the organization’s main decision-making council reportedly […]

Infantino Faces Intense Pressure as World Cup Sell-Off Plan Triggers Resignation and Backlash | FIFA

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026grace

Pressure intensified around Gianni Infantino after a turbulent day in which a senior adviser stepped down and FIFA’s chief operating officer issued a severe public criticism of his leadership. Infantino is facing growing resistance over his proposal to sell private investors stakes connected to the World Cup. European associations have warned that they could boycott […]

Premier League Approves Plan to Give EFL Clubs an Additional £1.5bn | Football Politics

July 30, 2026July 31, 2026grace

The Premier League has approved a plan to restructure how money is distributed among the top four tiers of English football, potentially providing an additional £1.5bn to clubs throughout the pyramid over the next 10 years. At a meeting on Thursday, clubs unanimously backed the proposed “new deal for football” following talks with the EFL. […]

FIFA’s Growth Plan Unveiled: More Tournaments, Greater Debt, but Women’s Football Left Out

July 30, 2026July 31, 2026grace

The proposal presented to members regarding the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights says future financial expansion would rely on organizing additional competitions, increasing ticket prices and using debt-based funding. A 25-page presentation called “Fifa Forward Enterprise Member Materials” outlines plans to establish a separate company responsible for Fifa’s commercial activities. Under the proposal, […]

AFC Accuses Fifa of ‘Eroding Football’s Core Foundations’ Ahead of Uefa Talks

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026grace

The Asian Football Confederation has criticized Fifa for threatening football’s fundamental principles by moving ahead with plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors without first consulting the continental governing bodies. In a letter distributed to the AFC’s 47 member associations on Thursday, president Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa strongly denounced Fifa’s decision to negotiate […]

FIFA Seeks More Revenue for Its Members, but Investment Is Not Assured | FIFA

July 30, 2026July 31, 2026grace

Fifa argues that its proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors would provide its 211 member associations with additional funding for football development. Past experience, however, suggests that these resources have not always produced equal benefits. Millions have either disappeared or been diverted from their intended purpose, while Fifa has frequently intervened only […]

Manchester City Spearheads Resistance to Premier League’s £1.5bn EFL Plan | Premier League

July 29, 2026July 30, 2026grace

Manchester City are spearheading resistance to the Premier League’s proposal to provide the English Football League with £1.5bn through a major financial agreement set to be considered by all 20 clubs on Thursday. The Premier League hopes to put the proposed package, distributed across a 10-year period, to a vote and settle the issue before […]

Fifa accused of ‘betraying football’ with proposed $20bn World Cup commercial rights deal | Fifa

July 28, 2026July 29, 2026grace

Fifa has revealed a proposal to offer private investors stakes in the commercial rights to its competitions, including the World Cup. The contentious initiative immediately drew criticism from Uefa and several prominent European clubs. In a sharply worded response, Uefa accused Fifa of “putting football’s soul up for sale” and is reportedly assessing possible legal […]

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert hit with FA misconduct charge amid spygate controversy

July 22, 2026grace

Tonda Eckert, the head coach of Southampton, could be barred from all football-related activities for an extended period after the Football Association brought three misconduct charges against him. The charges stem from the Spygate affair and concern violations of FA regulations during secret operations to watch Championship training sessions of Middlesbrough, Ipswich, and Oxford without […]