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EU Parliament Summons Infantino Over FIFA Investment Plan

7/31/2026

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The European Parliament will summon FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a hearing on his investment plan.
The plan would create a company to run FIFA competitions and sell up to 20 percent to private investors, including Joshua Kushner.
UEFA, CONCACAF and Polish MEP Bogdan Zdrojewski warned of a possible World Cup boycott and sent a draft letter urging Infantino to answer questions on transparency and democratic accountability.

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The European Parliament will summon FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a hearing on his investment plan.
The plan would create a company to run FIFA competitions and sell up to 20 percent to private investors, including Joshua Kushner.
UEFA, CONCACAF and Polish MEP Bogdan Zdrojewski warned of a possible World Cup boycott and sent a draft letter urging Infantino to answer questions on transparency and democratic accountability.