FIFA seeks £7.5bn private investment for World Cup

FIFA is seeking over £7.5bn in private investment for the World Cup and other competitions, sparking widespread criticism. UEFA, Concacaf, and the FA have strongly opposed the move, with UEFA members considering a potential boycott. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned the plan would strip football of its soul. The proposal aims to expand football development funding, but critics argue it prioritizes profit over the sport's integrity.