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Fifa’s World Cup Sale Sparks Global Backlash | Perth News
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors is sparking global outrage, with Uefa’s 55 nations threatening to boycott tournaments and the Asian Football Confederation demanding transparency. Even critics with murky pasts are speaking out, while Fifa’s defensive claim—“Nobody is selling football”—feels ironic amid JP Morgan’s involvement in a $4.2 billion fundraising effort. Infantino may have underestimated the football world’s unified resistance, risking his leadership at a pivotal moment.
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