NewzGianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in FIFA's events and competitions arm to investors would grant them control over the World Cup and has drawn condemnation from the organising confederations. FIFA's controversial proposal to open the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup to private investors has sparked a wave of opposition across world football, with governing b... Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the World Cup should not become an investment product for private equity with investors seeking returns.
BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.
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