FIFA vows to continue with private investment plan despite industry opposition
- Posted Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 8:51pmFri 31 Jul 2026 at 8:51pmUS President Donald Trump shakes hands with Carlos Cordeiro, president of the US Soccer Federation, while meeting with the president of FIFA Gianni Infantino.
- (Reuters: Leah Millis)In short: FIFA has vowed to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal.
- Carlos Cordeiro, senior adviser to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigned with immediate effect on Friday in protest of the prospective sale.
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- Posted Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 8:51pmFri 31 Jul 2026 at 8:51pmUS President Donald Trump shakes hands with Carlos Cordeiro, president of the US Soccer Federation, while meeting with the president of FIFA Gianni Infantino.
- (Reuters: Leah Millis)In short: FIFA has vowed to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal.
- Carlos Cordeiro, senior adviser to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigned with immediate effect on Friday in protest of the prospective sale.
Sources: ABC Australia