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AFC Joins Global Pushback Against FIFA's Sale Plan | Philadelphia News
The Asian Football Confederation has officially joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off World Cup rights to private investors for a $20 billion deal. The AFC, echoing its Western counterparts, rejected Infantino’s $20 million payout offer and called for an urgent overhaul of FIFA’s governance, warning football shouldn’t be commodified. With major tournaments looming and growing global dissent, FIFA’s attempt to push forward — despite media criticism and internal division — now faces mounting pressure as member federations unite…
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