FIFA proposal to sell World Cup stake sparks global backlash
By Global News
Community Score: 50% | 2.4K views | 2w
0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down
FIFA's proposal to sell up to a 20 per cent stake in a new subsidiary managing the World Cup and other tournaments is drawing widespread criticism from soccer officials and supporters. Senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned, calling it "a bad deal for football," while Norwegian Football Association President Lise Klaveness said UEFA members agreed the proposal is "not a democratic process" and that football "should be owned by its members and be run democratically." Critics say the plan would give private investors a stake in footballs most valuable asset. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews
Tags: global news, FIFA, World Cup, UEFA, Gianni Infantino
More from Global News
- Global National: Feb. 28, 2026 | US, Israel launch strikes against Iran — Score: 50%
- Hillary Clinton slaps table after learning of leaked Epstein deposition photo #epsteinfiles #clinton — Score: 50%
- “Out of National Geographic”: Sea lions take over BC beach — Score: 50%
- War, airstrikes leave Canadians stranded in Middle East — Score: 50%
- Carney silent on Indian interference questions, says little about Iran attack — Score: 50%
- Trump outlines goals of military action in Iran — Score: 50%