AustraliaFIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a $20 billion plan to establish a commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), aimed at managing major tournaments such as the World Cup and Club World Cup with private investors, including the Kushner family. This proposal has drawn criticism from UEFA, Europe's football governing body, which argues that FIFA should not be selling control over football. UEFA emphasized that the 'soul and governance of football' should not be treated as tradable assets. FIFA stated that FFE would raise up to $4.2 billion to support development initiatives, with funding coming from minority investments by selected long-term partners. The initiative includes offering member federations increased financial benefits, rising from $8 million to $24 million per cycle by 2038. The plan was discussed during a meeting in Manhattan before the recent World Cup final, where Infantino highlighted his goal of unlocking the commercial potential of global football.
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