Opposition Grows to FIFA World Cup Sell Off Plan The latest proposal from Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has sent shockwaves through the soccer world.
The plan to sell off stakes in World Cup and other commercial operations to private investors has sparked a firestorm of opposition from major regional soccer bodies, including UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC.
At its core, this is not just about finance – the $20 billion valuation of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) is certainly eye catching. It's also about the very soul of the sport.