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Is FIFA selling the World Cup? The revolt against Gianni Infantino
Should the FIFA World Cup be sold to private investors?
That was the proposal by FIFA president Gianni Infantino that shocked the world and FIFA council members.
Though the proposal has been abandoned after a swift backlash, Infantino now faces a leadership crisis that could see him booted from the top position, with others already vying to take his place.
But bigger questions remain. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the most profitable in history and generated over $15 billion in revenue. So why was the proposal made in the first place? And is this really the end of the idea, or just the…
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