Paris, France, July 29, 2026 (AFP) - FIFA proposal 'an opportunity but not an obligation', says Infantino

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2026-07-29

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup as "an opportunity but not an obligation". proposals to sell stakes in FIFA's major competitions sparked disbelief and outrage globally since it was revealed Tuesday, but Infantino defended the idea, saying too little of football's commercial value reached the parts of the game that need it most. ah/dm......

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