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Infantino’s failed bid to sell World Cup rights fuels speculation over FIFA presidency

A proposal to auction broadcasting and marketing rights to private investors was rejected, prompting talk of Gianni Infantino’s possible early departure.

Von Deutsche Welle·
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Gianni Infantino suggested selling the World Cup broadcasting and marketing rights to private investors, but the proposal did not succeed. The setback has sparked speculation that Infantino could leave his role as FIFA president before the end of his term, with two possible scenarios for ending his presidency currently being discussed. The information comes from a report published by Deutsche Welle.