Fifa president Gianni Infantino abandoned his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity. This decision followed significant pushback from football organizations across the globe. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation all voiced strong opposition to the proposal. Infantino stated the project created divisions no longer serving its original purpose.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday said he was abandoning a controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup after fierce backlash. Pressure mounted on…

Gianni Infantino said world soccer’s governing body has scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash.

The FIFA president said the project “created divisions” that don’t accomplish his goal.