FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell minority stakes in the World Cup to private investors has sparked a global backlash. UEFA voted to boycott FIFA events unless the plan is dropped, while CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation rejected it without committing to a boycott. FIFA has set a September 19 deadline for member federations to support the plan, which would involve investors led by Joshua Kushner.
UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over World Cup investment plan
Source: Al Jazeera
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