Asian football body 'disappointed' by FIFA investment plans
- KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday (Jul 29) it was disappointed after FIFA confirmed plans to sell stakes in its major competitions, saying it was not consulted before the decision was made public.
- The sport's world governing body announced proposals on Tuesday to set up a commercial subsidiary to run events, which would reportedly have links to the extended family of US President Donald Trump, according to British media reports.
- "The AFC was not consulted on the proposal and is disappointed that a matter of such significance entered the public domain before the AFC
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- KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday (Jul 29) it was disappointed after FIFA confirmed plans to sell stakes in its major competitions, saying it was not consulted before the decision was made public.
- The sport's world governing body announced proposals on Tuesday to set up a commercial subsidiary to run events, which would reportedly have links to the extended family of US President Donald Trump, according to British media reports.
- "The AFC was not consulted on the proposal and is disappointed that a matter of such significance entered the public domain before the AFC
Sources: CNA