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Gianni Infantino defends World Cup sale plan as UEFA weighs boycott

Gianni Infantino has defended FIFA's plan to sell stakes in World Cup competitions, while UEFA considers action and a possible boycott over the controversial proposal.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has attempted to sell his controversial World Cup plan

Infantino defends controversial FIFA plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted that 'fans would gain immeasurably' from his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup, a move that has been condemned by leading individuals and organisations within the game.

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Infantino has seen his popularity plummet following a World Cup that faced accusations of corruption and disregard for the laws of the game. Now, in what is seen as a major money grab, the FIFA president is looking to sell stakes in FIFA's major competitions.

He has claimed that the planned deal would ultimately raise billions, which would be put back into the game, but auctioning off aspects of World Cup has not been well received.

Infantino insisted the proposal was done so that FIFA could unlock

This article was sourced from Mirror Sport

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