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Can anyone really stop FIFA's 'all-powerful' leader, Gianni Infantino?

As Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions sparks outrage, Graeme McGarry speaks to an expert who fears no one can stop…

The National (Scotland)

Football Australia pleads for more time to digest Fifa’s controversial World Cup plans

FA has resisted immediate criticism of Gianni Infantino as it awaits more information to ‘properly assess’ the implications of the privatisation push

The Guardian - AU

Infantino says FIFA World Cup stake sale is 'not an obligation'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the World Cup stake sale is a proposal. This plan to sell stakes in the World Cup provoked a furious response. Infantino clarified it is an opportunity but not an obligation for investors. He emphasized strengthening the commercial side of the game is a natural…

The Economic Times

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Infantino defends FIFA investment plan amid mounting backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off, as criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and European officials intensified.

France 24

Fifa’s share sale plan alarms sporting world

PARIS - A proposal by Fifa to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary has sparked disbelief and outrage globally. A sampling of the reaction:

Bangkok Post

Inside rogue agent Gianni Infantino’s secret plan to sell off the World Cup

IN FOCUS: Not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew about his privatisation project, writes Miguel Delaney – and were angered when the news emerged

The Independent UK

FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Sparks Global Backlash. UEFA Says Tournament 'Is Not FIFA's To Sell'

FIFA's ambitious plan to bring private investors into the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup has ignited one of the biggest governance disputes in modern soccer.

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Uefa to discuss World Cup boycott after controversial Fifa plan

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The Independent UK

Morning Mail: headwinds for green revolution, Football Australia’s Fifa deadline, Fauci takes the fifth

Anti-wind campaigns eat into popular support for renewable power sources; federation must decide whether or not to join World Cup selloff

The Guardian - AU

FIFA Open Multiple Argentina Investigations Over World Cup Disciplinary Breaches

From players to the soccer federation, Argentina is under FIFA investigation for a wide array of reasons.

Sports Illustrated

SFA chiefs to attend emergency UEFA summit amid controversial Gianni Infantino plans

Scottish FA (SFA) President Mike Mulraney and Chief Executive Ian Maxwell will take part in an emergency UEFA summit

The National (Scotland)

Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens

Uefa’s 55 members will meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss a coordinated response to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

FIFA launch investigation over Argentina's 'Las Malvinas' taunt after England defeat

Albiceleste players are accused of making ‘non-sporting demonstrations’ after World Cup semi-final

Evening Standard

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina – here are all the reasons why

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The Economic Times

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

FIFA has charged two Argentina players for striking opponents after the World Cup final. The soccer federation faces charges for a political banner displayed after beating England. Charges also include discriminatory fan behavior and an alleged assault by an assistant coach. Several Argentina players and one Spain player face unsporting…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on selling off the World Cup: a red-card offence by Gianni Infantino

Editorial: Fifa’s president hopes to sell stakes in the planet’s most watched sporting event. In the wider interests of football, he must be resisted

The Guardian - UK

Infantino’s World Cup plan is part of a desire for expansion that was clear from the start

Fifa’s plans to sell a share of the World Cup’s commercial rights are the latest in a long line of presidential power moves

The Independent UK

Fifa open disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidents

Argentina players held a banner referencing the Falklands after their semi-final win over England

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The Guardian - UK

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner and final chaos

Fifa has begun disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over the Falkland Islands banner displayed after their World Cup semi-final win over England

The Independent UK

Uefa to discuss boycotting World Cup in emergency meeting after Fifa bombshell

Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off the World Cup has been met by fierce criticism

Euronews

UEFA slams FIFA over Infantino's deadline for World Cup stake sale

The clash between FIFA and UEFA has intensified after European football's governing body issued a fresh rebuke over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. UEFA will hold an emergency meeting to discuss its next steps.

The Conversation

Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell

It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far.

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino’s big World Cup sale and Fifa’s race to the bottom line

In today’s newsletter: Fifa and an investment idea so egregious, even Sepp Blatter is chiming in

The Independent UK

Miguel Delaney: ‘Fifa’s World Cup plan is worse than the Super League’

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Euronews

FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions.

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