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Infantino Proposes $4.2 B, 20% Stake Sale; UEFA Opposes

7/29/2026

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Gianni Infantino proposes selling 20% of the $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise subsidiary to investors.
UEFA says the plan crosses a line and calls a meeting of its 55 members.
FIFA says the sale could raise up to $4.2 billion and pledges $10 billion in funding and $20 million per association.
Infantino gives associations a Sep 19 2026 deadline to accept a $20 million incentive while English, Welsh and Irish associations say they were unaware and concerned.

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Gianni Infantino proposes selling 20% of the $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise subsidiary to investors.
UEFA says the plan crosses a line and calls a meeting of its 55 members.
FIFA says the sale could raise up to $4.2 billion and pledges $10 billion in funding and $20 million per association.
Infantino gives associations a Sep 19 2026 deadline to accept a $20 million incentive while English, Welsh and Irish associations say they were unaware and concerned.