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FIFA's Secret Deal Backfires | Belfast News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino’s bold plan to sell 20% of the World Cup company to private investors backfired spectacularly, sparking outrage from UEFA and three other confederations who called it a “shabby, back room” deal and threatened boycotts. The fallout has shaken confidence in Infantino’s leadership, triggering calls for a major review of FIFA’s governance. Former FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce slammed the move as “ludicrous,” warning that secrecy and self-serving power plays are damaging football’s integrity. Infantino now seeks to repair relationships, admitting the plan caused divisions, but rebuilding trust may be an uphill battle as critics question whether he still has the support to finish his term. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/afe817c0f192ef65