Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner and former Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei are involved in the controversial bid to buy a stake in a subsidiary of the non-profit that oversees the beloved World Cup soccer tournament.

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European governing body says proposal 'crosses the line' and that 'football is not Fifa's to sell'

FIFA plans a twenty billion dollar subsidiary for World Cup events. This move offers external investors up to twenty percent stakes. UEFA criticizes this proposal, calling it a…

FIFA’s plan to bring on private investors raises concerns about influence and lacks transparency, experts say.