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Soccer-Infantino's advisor quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash

Soccer-Infantino's advisor quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash

July 31 (Reuters) - A senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino resigned in protest at plans to sell a stake in the World Cup on Friday, as European football threatened a boycott and regional confederations united in opposition to the controversial proposal.
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Soccer-Infantino's adviser quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash

Soccer-Infantino's adviser quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash

July 31 (Reuters) - A senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino resigned in protest at plans to sell a stake in the World Cup on Friday, as European football threatened a boycott and regional confederations united in opposition to the controversial proposal.
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Soccer-Fan group calls for FIFA reform amid widespread opposition to World Cup stake sale plan

Soccer-Fan group calls for FIFA reform amid widespread opposition to World Cup stake sale plan

By Lucy Thomson July 31 (Reuters) - Non-profit fan network Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has opposed FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup and called for reform in the world soccer body amid widespread criticism of the plan.
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UEFA and CONCACAF Oppose FIFA's Private Equity Plan Amid Boycott Threats

UEFA and CONCACAF Oppose FIFA's Private Equity Plan Amid Boycott Threats

UEFA and CONCACAF Oppose FIFA's Private Equity Plan Amid Boycott Threats
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FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup
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Soccer-CONCACAF chief Montagliani considering FIFA presidency challenge to Infantino, report says

Soccer-CONCACAF chief Montagliani considering FIFA presidency challenge to Infantino, report says

July 31 (Reuters) - North American football chief Victor Montagliani is "making moves" towards challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in next March's election, The i Paper reported on Friday, citing sources.
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FIFA Faces Backlash Over Plan to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors

FIFA Faces Backlash Over Plan to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors

FIFA Faces Backlash Over Plan to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors
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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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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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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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FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup
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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.