Fifa chiefs criticise media for 'misreporting' World Cup sell-off plans
- Executives at world football's governing body Fifa on Friday said "incorrect" media reports had "disrupted" the presentation of its proposals to open up the World Cup to outside investors.
- Issued on: 31/07/2026 - 13:46Modified: 31/07/2026 - 15:45 2 min Reading time Fifa wants to create a €17 billion subsidiary, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), and give a 20 percent stake in the operation to external investors.
- European football's ruling organisation Uefa has led the protests against the proposal, accusing Fifa of putting the sport up for sale.
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- Executives at world football's governing body Fifa on Friday said "incorrect" media reports had "disrupted" the presentation of its proposals to open up the World Cup to outside investors.
- Issued on: 31/07/2026 - 13:46Modified: 31/07/2026 - 15:45 2 min Reading time Fifa wants to create a €17 billion subsidiary, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), and give a 20 percent stake in the operation to external investors.
- European football's ruling organisation Uefa has led the protests against the proposal, accusing Fifa of putting the sport up for sale.
Sources: RFI