FIFA scraps plans to sell World Cup stakes after fierce backlash
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in future World Cups to private investors is dead after furious backlash, most notably from Europe's powerful soccer body, UEFA. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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