KRFormer FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino for abandoning a plan to sell a 20% stake in a new entity overseeing FIFA competitions, which had aimed to raise $4.2 billion for global football development. The proposal faced strong opposition, including threats of a UEFA boycott and accusations that FIFA was 'selling the soul' of the sport. Boyce called the idea 'ludicrous,' arguing that FIFA, as a non-profit, does not require external investors. The controversy has damaged FIFA's reputation, with calls for Infantino to restore trust among fans and member associations. Infantino faces potential challenges to his leadership ahead of his re-election in March 2023.
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