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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Gregor Young

FIFA have scrapped World Cup investment plan, Gianni Infantino says

The plan has been rejected by three continental confederations with UEFA insisting its nations would boycott FIFA events (Image: PA)

FIFA “will not proceed” with plans to sell stakes in a company which would run the commercial and operational aspects of its competitions, a statement from president Gianni Infantino said.

The plan, which would include the men’s and women’s World Cups, has been rejected by three continental confederations with UEFA insisting its nations would boycott FIFA events.

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