FIFA announced that it is abandoning its previously proposed investor plan, describing the reversal of the multi‑billion‑euro sale of World Cup rights as unexpected. The decision follows criticism from UEFA, other football associations and FIFA’s own advisers, and was confirmed by President Gianni Infantino, who said the organisation is pulling back the sale.
FIFA abandons multi‑billion‑euro World Cup rights sale
FIFA says it is pulling back the proposed investor plan after criticism from UEFA, other associations and its own advisers.
