APAug 1, 2026 – 10.41amFIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.APSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup profits to private equity after fierce opposition from global football bodies forced a dramatic retreat.










