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FIFA Abandons World Cup Stake Sale Plan
FIFA scrapped a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, facing criticism and boycotts from European nations. The decision came days after its announcement.
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NPR
FIFA abandoned a plan to create a commercial venture and then sell stakes to minority investors, just days after unveiling it. The plan drew sharp condemnation — and a boycott from European nations.
2026-08-01 02:08 UTC
ESPN
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