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Infantino's FIFA World Cup revenue plan hit by UEFA, CONCACAF rejection
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Infantino's FIFA World Cup revenue plan hit by UEFA, CONCACAF rejection

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to further monetize the World Cup has faced opposition from UEFA and CONCACAF.
  • Both European and North/Central American football federations rejected the proposal, which aims to increase revenue from the tournament.
  • This marks another setback for Infantino's ambitious financial strategy for the global football body.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's ambitious plan to generate billions more from hosting the World Cup has hit another roadblock. The proposal, aimed at further "privatizing" the tournament, has been rejected by both the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).

UEFA expressed its disapproval during a meeting this week, stating that the plan could not proceed in its current form. CONCACAF quickly followed suit, aligning with UEFA's stance and signaling a united front against Infantino's revenue-generating strategy.

The specific details of Infantino's plan remain undisclosed, but it is understood to involve a significant financial restructuring or partnership related to the World Cup. The opposition from two of FIFA's major continental confederations suggests a deep division within the sport's governing body regarding its commercial future.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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