AFP1 Aug, 2026 01:16 AM2 mins to readWorld football's governing body Fifa has dumped a private investment plan after widespread opposition. Photo / AFP World football's governing body Fifa has dumped a private investment plan after widespread opposition. Photo / AFP World football governing body Fifa says it is scrapping a plan to allow private investment in flagship events after fierce backlash from football officials worldwide.“Our purpose has always been – and will always be – to unite and improve,” Fifa President Gianni Infantino said.

“As a result,