FIFA, Infantino and World Cup
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Jared Kushner‘s younger brother, Joshua Kushner, has seen his high-profile FIFA World Cup investment bid collapse after world soccer leaders The Jared Kushner’s Brother Loses Out As FIFA World Cup Dea
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his proposal "will not proceed" after UEFA — the European football association that includes powerhouses such as Spain, France, England and Germany — unanimously threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions going forward.
Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is on life support after his abandoned attempt to sell a stake of the World Cup to private equity draws international outrage.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ploy to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors has angered another significant party. Carlos Cordeiro, one of Infantino's top advisers, resigned from his position at FIFA over Infantino's proposal.
FIFA is scrapping its plan to sell a minority stake of its organization after criticism from fans and partner leagues including UEFA and Concacaf.