Infantino pushes back against criticism over 'selling the World Cup' proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is defending his proposal to 'sell the World Cup', clarifying it is a suggestion and not a mandate, according to N12.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pushed back against criticism following his reported proposal to 'sell the World Cup'. According to N12, Infantino emphasized that the proposal is a suggestion, not an obligation. The comments come as Infantino attempts to defuse controversy over the organization's future commercial direction. No further details of the proposal were provided in the report.

2 developments

1. 44 seconds ago · 23:32 · 29 JulLatest

   Infantino clarifies the proposal is a suggestion, not a mandate.

2. 08:30 · 29 Jul

   Reuters: FIFA to sell $20 billion in shares to fund World Cup, angering UEFA

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