FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
FIFA's proposal for a $20 billion commercial entity to manage World Cup rights faces significant resistance from European football leadership.
Coverage (5)
- Fan group 'furious' over FIFA plan to sell stake to private investors USA Today · 2h ago
- Fifa accused of ‘selling the soul of football’ over $20bn World Cup commercial rights sale plan The Guardian · 4h ago
- FIFA wants to sell World Cup stake to private investors: UEFA isn't happy and here's why CBS Sports · 4h ago
- FIFA mulls stake sale through new $20 billion entity, UEFA not happy Reuters · 4h ago
- Gianni Infantino plots World Cup sell-off in ‘nuclear bomb’ for football The Telegraph · 4h ago
Where it stands
A $20 billion commercial entity to control World Cup rights is currently under consideration by FIFA, according to Reuters. The proposal, which reportedly involves backing from Jared Kushner, has prompted strong criticism from UEFA. Outlets including The Guardian and The Telegraph have characterized the plan as a potential “nuclear bomb” for the sport, with critics alleging the organization is “selling the soul of football.”
While reporting confirms UEFA’s disapproval of the stake sale, the specific mechanics of the opposition or potential regulatory hurdles remain unstated. CBS Sports reports that the dispute centers on the involvement of private investors in the governance of football’s premier tournament. The current status of the proposal is described as an active internal planning process despite the backlash from European governing bodies.
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What is the primary point of contention regarding the FIFA plan?
The plan faces opposition due to the proposed $20 billion commercial stake sale to private investors, which critics argue undermines the integrity of football.
Who is reportedly backing the operation?
Coverage identifies Jared Kushner as being linked to the $20 billion operation.
Has FIFA officially finalized the sale?
No, coverage describes the initiative as a plan under consideration or being plotted by the organization.
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