FIFA's World Cup sell-off: European associations meeting to plan response
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European football's governing body is leading global opposition to FIFA plans to sell stakes in the World Cup. UEFA says a “line has been crossed” and has convened an emergency meeting for later on Thursday. FIFA believes private investment can help fund football development. Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #UEFA #GianniInfantino #FootballNews #WorldFootball #SportsBusiness #FootballFinance #WorldCupRights #AlJazeeraEnglish
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