The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

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 · Jul 29

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 Economic Times · Jul 29

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 · Jul 29

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 29

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.

Euronews · Jul 29

This week’s soccer questions: is this Fifa’s Super League moment and can Arsenal land Vinícius Júnior?

We look at the controversy around the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, what the Gunners need to get to the next level and Liverpool’s uncertain summer

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

SI:AM | FIFA’s Latest Scheme Is Shameful Even by Its Low Standards

The plot to sell the World Cup is another stain on the organization’s already tattered reputation.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29

'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan

'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Gianni Infantino has issued a $40 million ultimatum over despicable World Cup sell-off plan

The FIFA president has promised ‘as much value as possible’ for Member Associations but the football community has reacted angrily to his scheme

FourFourTwo · Jul 29

Fifa’s plan to sell World Cup stakes ignites outrage: ‘Worse than the Super League’

Fifa has announced plans to sell stakes in its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors, in a decision that has been described as “worse than the Super League”.

The Independent UK · Jul 29