SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced unprecedented backlash after proposing structural reforms to the World Cup. Under mounting pressure, he said he would withdraw a plan to sell part of the tournament to private investors. The proposal triggered considerable turmoil inside FIFA and reportedly prompted several members of his team to resign in protest.

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