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FIFA to Release Internal Documents on Infantino’s Aborted World Cup Sell‑Off Plan
By Today News Hours Editorial Desk
FIFA will provide members of its Council with access to documents concerning President Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell stakes in future World Cups to private investors. The documents, part of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, will be viewed only in person at a Zurich location under strict confidentiality protocols. The 37 Council members must register for an appointment within the next two weeks. The release follows UEFA’s deadline for FIFA to disclose details of the $4.2 bn scheme and explain how the proposal was approved before it was abandoned in July amid global backlash. UEFA, which set the deadline after a tense council meeting where Infantino apologized but offered no further details, is also pursuing his removal before the March 18 presidential election in Rabat, Morocco. Infantino, elected in 2016, is seeking a fourth term through 2031.
Frequently asked questions
What documents will FIFA release?
Documents concerning President Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell stakes in future World Cups to private investors, part of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.
Where and how can Council members view the documents?
Council members can view the documents only in person at a Zurich location under strict confidentiality protocols; they must register for an appointment within the next two weeks.
Why is UEFA demanding disclosure?
UEFA set a deadline for FIFA to disclose details of the $4.2 bn scheme and explain how the proposal was approved before it was abandoned in July amid backlash; UEFA is also pursuing Infantino’s removal before the March 18 presidential election.