Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA has announced plans to sell stakes in its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. The decision has been met with significant controversy, with some critics describing it as 'worse than the Super League'. Under the proposed scheme, Fifa would retain majority control of a new enterprise, with the remaining stakes offered to its 211 national associations and private investors. The plan has generated a substantial backlash from both the football community and politicians worldwide. The Independent's Miguel Delaney has analysed the controversial plan, the widespread opposition and its potential long-term consequences. In fullFifa’s plan to sell World Cup stakes ignites outrage: ‘Worse than the Super League’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Miguel Delaney: ‘Fifa’s World Cup plan is worse than the Super League’
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA has announced plans to sell stakes in its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. The decision has been met with significant controversy, with some critics describing it as 'worse than the Super League'. Under the proposed scheme, Fifa would retain majority control of a new enterprise, with the remaining stakes offered to its 211 national associations and private investors. The plan has generated a substantial backlash from both the football community and politicians worldwide. The Independent's Miguel Delaney has analysed the controversial plan, the widespread opposition and its potential long-term consequences. In fullFifa’s plan to sell World Cup stakes ignites outrage: ‘Worse than the Super League’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
