FIFA President's Shock World Cup Sale Plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly exploring the sale of a stake in the World Cup and Club World Cup to private investors. This potential deal could secure millions for Infantino and would involve a new company overseeing these major competitions. Joshua Kushner is rumored to be among interested parties. The proposal has drawn significant criticism from UEFA, which released a strong statement opposing the move.

UEFA expressed serious concerns, stating that football's governing institutions should never cross such lines and that the soul of the game is not an asset to be traded. The organization emphasized the lack of transparency and accused FIFA of attempting to sell ownership of football. As a result, prominent soccer stars like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are being encouraged to boycott the 2030 World Cup if this plan is approved.