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Fifa's World Cup Sale Backfires | Belfast News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Summary
Fifa’s president Gianni Infantino sparked global outrage with his plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, drawing fierce opposition from three continental confederations and Uefa — which even threatened a boycott. Critics called it a secretive, damaging deal, leading to resignations within Fifa and condemnation from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who labeled Infantino “the wrong man to lead.” Facing mounting pressure, Infantino abandoned the plan, admitting it had created divisions and undermined unity. Though scrapped, Uefa vows to investigate how the proposal got approved and hold accountable those responsible, ensuring such a move never happens again. 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/2e0a64c788228ae4