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Infantino Drops World Cup Investor Plan | Lubbock News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bold plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup to private investors—including the Kushner family—has been scrapped after a firestorm of backlash. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation all condemned the move, warning it could jeopardize the tournament’s legacy. Even Infantino’s own senior advisor and COO resigned or spoke out, calling the proposal undemocratic and driven by one person. With no transparency in its development, the plan fractured FIFA’s leadership and reignited debates over whether global sporting icons should remain under the control of governing bodies—not private shareholders. 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/21b761c69a6ee6cc