FIFA Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Sell Stake in World Cup
FIFA's plan to create a subsidiary for selling a minority stake in the World Cup has sparked widespread opposition within the football community.
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FIFA's plan to create a subsidiary for selling a minority stake in the World Cup has sparked widespread opposition within the football community.
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Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, opposes the football body's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup, warning it risks turning the tournament into a commercial investment product.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 5:13 PM
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Former USMNT star Landon Donovan reflects on the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and comments on President Trump's role in the incident.
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world
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a plan to establish a $20 billion company to manage the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family, drawing immediate criticism from Europe’s UEFA.
France 24 English | Jul 29, 2026, 2:58 AM
world
The European football body UEFA criticizes FIFA's plan to form a commercial company involving private investors, including the Kushner family, to manage the World Cup.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 1:15 AM
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world
FIFA announces plans to sell up to 20% stakes in the World Cup and other football events, sparking tensions with UEFA.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 12:55 AM
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general
FIFA aims to generate significant revenue by offering minority stakes in the World Cup's commercial rights, involving investors such as a firm led by Joshua Kushner.
NPR News | Jul 29, 2026, 12:02 AM
world
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FIFA proposes creating a new commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to raise funds from private investors, aiming to boost global football investment despite criticism from UEFA.
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Following Spain’s World Cup victory, defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled his vow by tattooing an image of coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm.
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Marc Rosenblum, former head of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics, announced his exit from the Department of Homeland Security, criticizing the current administration’s approach to immigration and governance.
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