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FIFA Scraps World Cup Stake Sale Amid Backlash and Loss of Confidence
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell stakes in World Cup revenues to private equity firms following significant opposition and backlash. UEFA, the governing body for European football, stated it has lost confidence in Infantino's leadership and FIFA's processes, citing a lack of transparency and "secret schemes." The proposed deal was reportedly valued at $20 billion. Several football organizations criticized the plan, leading to its collapse and raising questions about Infantino's position.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 3 · Right 1 n = 6
- Left (2): National Herald, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (3): Mathrubhumi English, The Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (1): Firstpost
- International (7): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters, The Guardian