FIFA private capital investment proposal controversy

FIFA leadership reaffirms support for Gianni Infantino after Morocco meeting

Portugal legend Luis Figo calls for Infantino to resign, saying he 'debased' FIFA presidency

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FIFA President Infantino calls crisis meeting in Rabat

FIFA scraps World Cup sell off plans, Infantino says

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Infantino's senior advisor Cordeiro resigns following proposal to sell FIFA stake

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UEFA threatens boycott of FIFA competitions over private investment plan

Gianni Infantino proposed allowing private investors to purchase stakes in the FIFA Forward Enterprise.

In late July, FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed the establishment of a new commercial subsidiary called the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The plan intended to consolidate the commercial rights for the men's and women's World Cups and the FIFA Club World Cup—including broadcasting, sponsorship, licensing, and ticketing—into this single entity.

Under the proposal, FIFA sought to offer minority, non-controlling stakes of up to 20% to private investors. The project was designed to raise significant capital, with reports suggesting the subsidiary could be valued at approximately $20 billion. FIFA stated the intention was to use the external investment to increase development funding for its 211 member associations.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's planned investor deal for World Cup rights failed.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently announced the withdrawal of a controversial plan to allow private equity investors to purchase minority, non-controlling stakes in a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The proposed entity, which would have been valued at approximately $20 billion, aimed to manage commercial rights for the men’s and women’s World Cups and the FIFA Club World Cup.

The proposal faced intense opposition from various football bodies, including UEFA, which threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions if the plans were implemented. The Asian Football Confederation also criticized the plan, and CONCACAF rejected the proposal. Amidst the backlash, FIFA's senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigned, describing the deal as bad for the long-term future of the game. Infantino ultimately stated the project would not proceed because it had created divisions that were no longer in the organization's interest.

The 48-team World Cup tournament was held, generating record revenues.

The 39-day World Cup tournament, which featured 48 teams for the first time, reportedly generated record revenues for FIFA.

The tournament was held across the US, Mexico, and Canada.

FIFA reported generating $15 billion in revenue between 2022 and 2026.

In the context of the ongoing discussions regarding private capital investment, FIFA reported generating $15 billion in revenue between 2022 and 2026.

Gianni Infantino has served as FIFA president for ten years.

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Gianni Infantino was supported by Luis Figo following Joseph Blatter's resignation.

Following the resignation of Joseph Blatter, Luis Figo was once a supporter of Gianni Infantino.