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Infantino sells Trump-linked stake, boycott debate erupts.

7/29/2026

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino announced the sale of stakes to Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital, tied to President Donald Trump, and launched FIFA Forward Enterprise, giving 211 members a $20 million stake.
Andy Burnham and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin condemned the deal, prompting nations to debate a World Cup boycott.
Rep. Jamie Raskin told a congressional committee Infantino sought favors from President Donald Trump, such as dropping multi-million-dollar corruption cases.

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino announced the sale of stakes to Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital, tied to President Donald Trump, and launched FIFA Forward Enterprise, giving 211 members a $20 million stake.
Andy Burnham and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin condemned the deal, prompting nations to debate a World Cup boycott.
Rep. Jamie Raskin told a congressional committee Infantino sought favors from President Donald Trump, such as dropping multi-million-dollar corruption cases.