FIFA Scraps World Cup Investment Plan Amidst Pressure and Trump's Silence
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial proposal to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, facing significant pressure and a reported backlash from various football bodies. The decision comes as Donald Trump remained quiet on his alleged links to the plan, which had sparked a potential UEFA boycott.
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