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Soccer-Reaction to FIFA's private investment plan

Soccer-Reaction to FIFA's private investment plan

July 29 (Reuters) - FIFA said on Tuesday that it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of up to 20% in it to external investors. The following are quotes and reactions.
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Soccer-FIFA plans to raise $4.2 billion via stake sales in new subsidiary, angering UEFA

Soccer-FIFA plans to raise $4.2 billion via stake sales in new subsidiary, angering UEFA

By Echo Wang and Rohith Nair July 28 (Reuters) - FIFA said on Tuesday it plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion, offering a stake of up to 20% to external investors in a move that faced immediate sharp criticism from Europe's UEFA.
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FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA

FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA

By Echo Wang and Rohith Nair July 28 (Reuters) - FIFA said on Tuesday it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of up to 20% in it to external investors, a move that provoked a furious response from UEFA, who accused world soccer's
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Soccer-FIFA mulls stake sale through new $20 billion entity, UEFA not happy

Soccer-FIFA mulls stake sale through new $20 billion entity, UEFA not happy

By Echo Wang and Rohith Nair July 28 (Reuters) - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, as it seeks backing from its 211 member associations for the proposal in a move already criticised by UEFA.
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Soccer-FIFA plans minority stake sale through new $20 billion entity, UEFA not happy

Soccer-FIFA plans minority stake sale through new $20 billion entity, UEFA not happy

By Echo Wang and Rohith Nair July 28 (Reuters) - FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, as it seeks backing from its 211 member associations for the proposal in a move already criticised by UEFA.
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Soccer-Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter

Soccer-Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter

July 27 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.
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UEFA Criticizes FIFA's $4.2 Billion Stake Sale Plan

UEFA Criticizes FIFA's $4.2 Billion Stake Sale Plan

UEFA Criticizes FIFA's $4.2 Billion Stake Sale Plan
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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family
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FIFA's Plan to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors Faces UEFA Backlash

FIFA's Plan to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors Faces UEFA Backlash

FIFA's Plan to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors Faces UEFA Backlash
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FIFA's New Commercial Strategy Sparks Debate Over World Cup Rights

FIFA's New Commercial Strategy Sparks Debate Over World Cup Rights

FIFA's New Commercial Strategy Sparks Debate Over World Cup Rights
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UEFA Opposes FIFA's Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes to Private Investors

UEFA Opposes FIFA's Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes to Private Investors

UEFA Opposes FIFA's Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes to Private Investors
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FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Faces European Opposition

FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Faces European Opposition

FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Faces European Opposition