Fifa plans to establish a commercial subsidiary responsible for managing its leading competitions, including the World Cups, while allowing outside investors to acquire shares in the business.
The organisation said it would allow external parties to make minority investments without gaining controlling authority in the new company, named Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE).
Fifa stated on Friday that the proposed structure would give all its member associations a chance to secure a meaningful share of football’s commercial potential within their own countries.
It added that the arrangement would not undermine the organisation’s principles, governance, or the wider integrity of football.
Uefa, however, has criticised the proposal, claiming that Fifa is exploiting the sport for the financial benefit of its officials and associates.
Infantino had earlier informed Fifa members that they could receive $40m (£30m) for supporting the disputed plan. Federations were given until 19 September to agree to the proposal if they wished to obtain an initial payment of $20m (£15m).
Fifa said that, if the plan receives approval, Thrive Eternal is likely to head the proposed group of investors in FFE.
Thrive is a US venture capital company established by Joshua Kushner, whose brother is Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
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