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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA

Source: egyptindependent.com Published Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:39:31 +0000
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA

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Key context: <p>GenevaAP —  FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors, including the Kushner family, was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.” Infantino’s &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/fifa-plan-for-kushner-backed-20-billion-operation-to-run-world-cup-meets-fury-from-europes-uefa/">FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

GenevaAP — FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors, including the Kushner family, was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.” Infantino’s … The post FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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