A leaked letter from FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed plans to sell up to £30 million in stakes in the World Cup to private investors, sparking fears of a potential boycott by 55 countries (gbnews.com). The proposal, which could see member associations receiving financial benefits, has been met with strong opposition from European football federations, with some threatening to withdraw from the tournament altogether (walesonline.co.uk). The move has drawn criticism from former FIFA President Sepp Blatter, who warned that the organization is taking football into dangerous commercial territory through its close ties with U.S. President Donald Trump (saharareporters.com).
UEFA is preparing an emergency meeting to oppose the controversial KSh 2.6 trillion investment proposal, with some nations considering a World Cup boycott as tensions rise (tuko.co.ke). Meanwhile, football legend Ronaldo Nazário has praised Kylian Mbappé as the world’s best striker after his standout performance at the World Cup, highlighting the sporting success amid the political turmoil (yen.com.gh). The FIFA executive committee has insisted it will retain majority control over the tournament, but concerns remain over the influence of private investors (thesun.co.uk).
