FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan imploded

Global backlash forces Infantino to abandon $4.2b World Cup investment plan

FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash

Global backlash forces FIFA to abandon $4.2bn private investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

FIFA's private investment plan is 'not an obligation'

The proposal triggered widespread criticism after details emerged on Tuesday

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

Cucurella gets tattoo of manager after Spain triumph

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026

Spain's defender #24 Marc Cucurella kisses the trophy after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final clashes

Disciplinary action also follows Falklands banner and alleged fan misconduct

Spain's Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina's Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Neymar confirms Brazil retirement after Norway loss

Brazil's record scorer ends international career after World Cup exit to Norway

Santos' forward Neymar reacts during the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round play-off football match between Brazil's Santos and Venezuela's Universidad Central.

How Infantino, Kushners could benefit from FIFA plan

FIFA plans to bring investors into a new commercial entity valued at around $20 billion

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina receives his runner-up medal from FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

FIFA hopes to sell $4.2b stake in its tournaments

211 member associations would be given the chance to take one-off stake of $20m in FFE

In 2019, a FIFA stakeholders' committee rejected an Infantino-backed plan for a $25bn private investment in an expanded Club World Cup.

Is Lionel Messi’s retirement taking shape?

At 39, Argentine star defied expectations with a fine show at the FIFA World Cup

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi

MLS allows Messi to skip All-Star Game after World Cup

The Inter Miami superstar had faced a one-game suspension last year

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts after the 0-1 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Haaland steals the show at Donnarumma’s wedding

Donnarumma marries his longtime partner Alessia Elefante in a lavish ceremony in Fasano

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) leads the team as they participate in a viking boat row after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Emotional reason behind Cucurella’s iconic curly hair

Defender was on cloud nine after Spain recently won the FIFA World Cup

Marc Cucurella #24 of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Winner Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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