FIFA has withdrawn its controversial proposal to sell part of the commercial rights to its competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, following strong opposition from football associations like UEFA and confederations around the world. The proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in a new commercial entity responsible
UEFA has criticised FIFA leadership led by Gianni Infantino, accusing it of pushing opaque decisions that undermine trust and transparency in global football governance. In a statement, the European football body signalled a growing rift with FIFA, warning that recent actions have weakened confidence among member associations and stakeholders across the sport. “We cannot keep
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given football associations until September 19 to approve plans to sell part of FIFA’s commercial business to private investors in a move aimed at increasing funding for member associations. The proposal has sparked criticism, with UEFA warning that football’s governing bodies should not treat the sport as an asset for