FIFA has abandoned its controversial plan to sell a minority stake in its commercial operations, including the FIFA World Cup, following strong opposition from football federations and internal criticism.

Gianni Infantino is accused of trying to sell "the soul of football" over plans to sell a minority stake in the commercial business behind the Cup, with Joshua Kushner's…

PARIS — There was a furious backlash on Wednesday to FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its...