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Infantino wants to privatize the World Cup, and provokes the wrath of UEFA: No one owns football
Spain🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Infantino wants to privatize the World Cup, and provokes the wrath of UEFA: No one owns football

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has proposed the creation of a semi-public commercial entity worth $20 billion to manage the World Cup and other football competitions, including selling shares to private entities. This plan has sparked controversy and anger within the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), which opposes the initiative. The proposal raises concerns about the privatization of global football governance and ownership rights. The move comes amid existing controversies surrounding Infantino’s leadership. The potential restructuring could significantly alter the financial and operational landscape of international football.

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Infantino wants to privatize the World Cup, and provokes the wrath of UEFA: No one owns football

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has proposed the creation of a semi-public commercial entity worth $20 billion to manage the World Cup and other football competitions, including selling shares to private entities. This plan has sparked controversy and anger within the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), which opposes the initiative. The proposal raises concerns about the privatization of global football governance and ownership rights. The move comes amid existing controversies surrounding Infantino’s leadership. The potential restructuring could significantly alter the financial and operational landscape of international football.

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