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Fifa’s World Cup sell-off plan dealt huge blow as Uefa members agree to boycott major tournaments

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

UEFA announces boycott of future FIFA World Cups over investment plan

UEFA says the World Cup "cannot be treated as an investment product" and has threatened to pull its national teams from FIFA competitions unless the proposal is permanently withdrawn.

Euronews · Jul 30

UEFA officially reject Gianni Infantino's new FIFA scheme in scathing statement

UEFA have officially rejected Gianni Infantino's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plans, with all 55 of its member associations refusing to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Fifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but little mention of women’s game

Fifa’s pitch to persuade members to approve sale of World Cup’s commercial rights includes more tournaments, higher ticket prices and debt financing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Marc Cucurella Fulfills World Cup Tattoo Promise—Now It’s Over to Lamine Yamal

Yamal also made a pre-World Cup pledge, although he hasn’t yet fulfilled it.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors has not been well received - but can they pull it off?

Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal.

Euronews · Jul 30

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 · Jul 30

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 · Jul 30

Scottish Premiership returns with McInnes adding new twist to Old Firm rivalry

Derek McInnes has a score to settle with Celtic after swapping Hearts for Rangers, while Motherwell could impress again

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

The Punishments Facing Argentina After FIFA Open Full World Cup Investigation

Argentina is under the spotlight for a number of alleged rule breaches during the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30