FIFA President Gianni Infantino was met with unprecedented backlash following his proposal for the structural reform of the World Cup. Under pressure, he announced that he was withdrawing his plan to…
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Cover image: Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup have been scrapped after a furious backlash. © Sam Hodde, Getty Images via AFP
Issued on: 01/08/2026 - 10:55
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