Uefa World Cup boycott may be raised over Fifa plan

The Football Association says it is concerned by Fifa's proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions as Uefa's 55 member associations hold an emergency meeting to discuss the issue.

Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable | Nick Ames

European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times • FA joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup stakes As the World Cup neared its conclusion one leading figure in European football pondered how Gianni Infantino might attempt to rinse away the damaging stain of the Folarin Balogun scandal. It all came down to money. “He will just announce more funds for everyone,” was the gist, although the tournament passed with...

By Nick Ames

American, Asian confederations blindsided by FIFA’s World Cup plan

Americas governing body 'deeply concerned' by lack of due process in FIFA private investment plan, AFC 'disappointed'.

Czech FA breaks ranks to back Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

Early plans for a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions have suffered an early blow

By Kieran Jackson

World Cup Boycott Proposed as Opposition to Controversial FIFA Private Investment Plan Grows

Opposition is growing in the soccer world to a plan by the sport’s governing body, FIFA, to spin off its events, principally the World Cup, as a separate commercial entity and invite investors to take a stake in it. The new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, has been valued at about $20 billion. FIFA would seek …

World Cup Boycott Proposed as Opposition to Controversial FIFA Private Investment Plan Grows

Opposition is growing in the soccer world to a plan by the sport’s governing body, FIFA, to spin off its events, principally the World Cup, as a separate commercial entity and invite investors to take a stake in it. The new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, has been valued at about $20 billion. FIFA would seek […]

By Leo Barraclough

FIFA Faces Revolt Over $20B World Cup Sell Off Plan

Gianni Infantino is accused of trying to sell "the soul of football" over plans to sell a minority stake in the commercial business behind the Cup, with Joshua Kushner's investment company leading the search.

By Scott Roxborough

Will there be a World Cup boycott? Infantino’s deal with Trump empire pushes football to the brink

By Miguel Delaney

FIFA Under Fire Over Plan To Sell World Cup Stake To Joshua Kushner Investment Firm

Controversial plans to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors have sparked a furious response from football authorities and politicians. UEFA, the body that governs European football, took the unprecedented step of releasing a statement condemning FIFA’s plan, which involves creating a new entity that would house the commercial rights to its […]

By Jesse Whittock

Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain coach to honour World Cup promise

Spain defender Marc Cucurella proved he was a man of his word when he made good his promise of getting a tattoo of his national team coach Luis de la Fuente’s face. The 28-year-old had said he would tattoo the coach’s face on his body if Spain lifted the World Cup. After Spain beat Argentina […]

UEFA to hold emergency meeting over FIFA plan

UEFA is looking to hold an emergency meeting with its 55 member associations this week to discuss FIFA's proposed sale of equity to outside investors.

UEFA calls emergency meeting over FIFA's $4.2B investor plan

UEFA will convene an emergency meeting of its 55 member associations on Wednesday as European football moves to mount a coordinated response to FIFA's controversial plan to op...

Global outrage greets FIFA’s plan to sell stake in World Cup rights

FIFA faces global outrage over its reported plan to sell a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup, sparking concerns about governance and Read More: https://punchng.com/global-outrage-greets-fifas-plan-to-sell-stake-in-world-cup-rights/

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World Cup: Argentina president alleges US Democrats, Brazil financed ‘anti-Argentina’ campaign

He further claimed that Brazil's government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, provided the largest share of the alleged funding behind the campaign. The post World Cup: Argentina president alleges US Democrats, Brazil financed ‘anti-Argentina’ campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

World Cup 2026 – standings, matches, fixtures, where to watch, news on Tribuna.com - Tribuna.com

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World Cup 2026 – standings, matches, fixtures, where to watch, news on Tribuna.com - Tribuna.com

World Cup 2026 – standings, matches, fixtures, where to watch, news on Tribuna.com  Tribuna.com