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FIFA president scraps plans to sell stake in World Cup

Gianni Infantino says 'the project has created divisions ... no longer in the interest of the objective'01 August 2026

UK premier calls on FIFA chief to resign over World Cup stake sale plan

'Idea that it could even be brought forward, in my view, shows that the FIFA (president) is the wrong man to lead the organization,' says Andy Burnham31 July 2026

In 5 questions: FIFA’s World Cup investment plan that has split global football

FIFA says private investment would unlock billions for football, but critics warn proposal could reshape governance of world's biggest sport 31 July 2026

Infantino adviser resigns in protest over FIFA World Cup stake sale proposal

Carlos Cordeiro says proposed private investment in FIFA's commercial operations would be a ‘bad deal for football’ and mortgage game's future31 July 2026

AC Milan, Italy legend Franco Baresi dies at 66

Former defender spent entire 20-year career with Rossoneri, winning 6 Serie A titles and 3 European Cups31 July 2026

'Nobody is selling football': FIFA defends investment plan, says consultations will continue

'No single entity can claim to represent all 211 member associations around the world,' says FIFA31 July 2026

Concacaf rejects FIFA proposal to sell World Cup interests

Football's North, Central American, and Caribbean governing body demands transparency, usage of existing reserves for development30 July 2026

UEFA vows FIFA boycott if World Cup sale plan goes ahead

'No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive,' says Europe's football body30 July 2026

Türkiye targets FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualification: Federation chief

National team's ambitions have grown after its EuroBasket success, says Turkish Basketball Federation president30 July 2026

Infantino defends FIFA investment plan as ‘opportunity, not obligation’

FIFA president says controversial proposal would unlock untapped commercial value, channel more money into global football30 July 2026

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