EU commissioner warns FIFA's $4.2B investment plan via FIFA Forward Enterprise raises competition law concerns as UEFA threatens World Cup

FIFA confirmed plans to raise $4.2 billion for a new entity controlling the nonprofit’s “commercial and event operations” at a $20 billion equity valuation.

July 28 : FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, as it seeks backing from its 211 member…