FIFA, Gianni Infantino and the World Cup boycott threat explained | BBC News

European football's governing body Uefa and UK PM Andy Burnham have criticised proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Fifa said it intends to expand "football development funding" and invite third-party investment in a new venture.

But who might the third party be - and why are people furious about the plans?

In this video...
01:29 - What does FIFA have planned?
02:35 - Quickfire questions
Who owns FIFA?
Is FIFA a non-profit?
Who is Infantino?
05:14 - Reaction to the controversy
08:03 - Infantino-Trump relationship
09:46 - What happens next?

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