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Fifa’s sale of the century: how Kushners and Trump are at centre of a tangled web

Joshua Kushner is now the kingpin in driving the sale of the World Cup to investors and family ties are tight around the project

The Guardian - UK

Money has strangled sports. Now Fifa is putting soccer up for sale

Gianni Infantino’s plan for a Fifa subsidiary is odious – but it’s hard to feel surprised

The Guardian - US

Fifa World Cup sell-off LIVE: Infantino future as Fifa president in doubt after English FA withdraws support

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Infantino as Fifa president after his ‘shabby, back-room, opaque deal’ to try and sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment

The Independent UK

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Fifa ‘undermining the very foundations of football’, says AFC as Uefa talks loom

The AFC has accused Fifa of undermining the foundations of football by failing to consult confederations over its plan to sell off World Cup stakes

The Guardian - UK

World Cup hero Geoff Hurst stars in new film to celebrate 60th anniversary of England’s 1966 triumph

It has been 60 years since England won the World Cup for the first and only time, beating West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley

The Independent UK

Infantino and FIFA under fire for private investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to open the commercial capital of the World Cup to private investors. International investors, including figures close to US President Donald Trump's family, are reportedly among the potential candidates. The initiative has sparked strong reactions from various confederations and football federations.

France 24

Furious Tartan Army chiefs write to SFA to oppose controversial Infantino plans

Tartan Army chiefs have written to the SFA to demand they oppose FIFA's shock plans to sell the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

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MLS Promises to Be the Cure for Post-World Cup Blues

The league pulled out all the stops for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Sir Alf Ramsey: England's silent knight

He led England to the World Cup 60 years ago today, but remains misunderstood. In spite of his middle-class image, the Three Lions boss overcame racism, poverty and war to become a legend

FourFourTwo

FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan

FIFA members have been given a deadline to accept a one-off payment that will open the way for a project to involve private investors in the World Cup.

AAP

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)

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

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

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Steven Naismith makes Scotland manager's job admission, lauds 'amazing' Steve Clarke

Steven Naismith has ruled himself out of the running for the Scotland manager’s job – but admitted he is prepared to step in on a temporary…

The Guardian - UK

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 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

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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

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

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.

The Guardian - US

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

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