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FIFA boss issues $57m threat to nations who oppose his sale plan
Gianni Infantino has given all member associations little time to decide their view on his plan to share stakes in FIFA, warning that some nations may miss out on up to $57 million in funding if they don’t approve his proposal by September 19.
Infantino issued a letter to all federations explaining the benefits of his private investment scheme and the risks that could follow if they are to reject his plans – a new part of the proposal that may sway the initial views of some associations.
The FIFA boss has made clear that riches of up to $10 billion will be made accessible by January 1, 2027, with $40m in funding set to be offered via his investment plan, with a company founded by Joshua Kushner – the brother of US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared – leading the search for investors.
Football Australia breaks silence on FIFA boss’ $40m World Cup shakedown as civil war erupts
Football Australia has broken its silence as governing bodies around the globe have shared their disbelief and outrage at being held to ransom over FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions to private investors.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to create a semi-private subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise with FIFA holding a majority share, the 211 member nations having a 20 per cent share and 20 to 30 per cent stake sold off to private investors.
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Emergency talks called in response to FIFA's World Cup sell-off plan as French government confirms meeting between European football bodies
The French government has announced an emergency meeting involving European football's governing bodies to discuss FIFA's controversial plan to open commercial activities to private investors. The proposed changes have sparked widespread concerns over the future governance and financial integrity of the sport, prompting swift political intervention to ensure transparency.
The French government has confirmed that an emergency meeting of Europe’s football governing bodies will take place this Wednesday.
The primary agenda is to carefully analyse FIFA's intention to open its lucrative commercial activities to private investors. Sports Minister Marina Ferrari announced the development in a firm statement on X, which was aptly titled "Football is not for sale." This rapid response highlights the growing unease among European stakeholders regarding the potential commercialisation of the sport's global governing body. Ferrari described Gianni Infantino’s ambitious plan as a "major shift" that fundamentally raises "extremely serious questions" about the governance, structure, and overall future of world football.
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