Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
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"As a result, this proposal will not proceed."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"the proposal was a bad deal for football and would mortgage football's future."
— Carlos Cordeiro , Executive
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Former senior adviser on global strategy and governance for Fifa who resigned in opposition to Infantino's plans.
President of FIFA.
Fifa's chief operating officer.
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Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
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