Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan receives unlikely support from European nation

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup's commercial rights has emerged, promising significant financial incentives to Fifa member associations. The plan offers a potential $40m for Fifa member associations – of which there are 211 – who sign up to the plan by 19 September.David Trunda, president of the Czech Football Association, has backed Infantino's proposal, telling Sky he sees “pragmatic benefits” for Czech football, which is an early setback for Uefa's potential boycott. In contrast, Uefa has strongly condemned the plan, criticising the lack of transparency and asserting that 'The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade', while the English FA expressed deep concern over the process and governance. The proposed investment, which Fifa suggests could raise $4.2bn, is set to be led by Thrive Eternal, a company headed by Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law. In fullCzech FA breaks ranks to back Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off planMore 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

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