FIFA President Infantino Abandons Controversial World Cup Profit-Sharing Plan
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Gianni Infantino (FIFA President)
Global
July 31, 2026
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has cancelled a $20 billion plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity. The proposal faced widespread opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation. Internal dissent grew, leading to the resignation of senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro and criticism from COO Kevin Lamour. The controversy may impact Infantino's reelection prospects in March.
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