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Why Germany may stand up against FIFA's World Cup sell off

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Leading figures in German football have voiced strong criticism against FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. The opposition centers on Infantino's financial strategy for the tournament, prompting backlash from prominent voices within the German football community.

In addition to opposing the proposed tournament sell-off, there are growing indications that Germany may be prepared to challenge Infantino's upcoming re-election as the head of world football's governing body. The potential resistance highlights a deepening rift between German football leadership and FIFA's current administration over the commercialization of the sport's marquee event.

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