FIFA abandons World Cup sell-off plans after intense backlash | ABC NEWS

FIFA has abandoned its plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after intense opposition from confederations around the world including UEFA and AFC.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he scrapped the proposal due to ‘divisions’ in the football world.
Sports journalist Tracey Holmes says the FIFA official will now scramble to salvage his presidency.

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