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European Criticism Over FIFA Investment Plan
The article pertains to FIFA's project to establish a new company responsible for commercial activities and organizing the World Cup. The company is initially valued at up to $20 billion, with 20% of its shares offered to external investors. FIFA expects the company to raise $4.2 billion by the end of the year, with all profits to be reinvested to support football. The project calls for minority external investments without direct control over the sport. European sports organizations, such as the European Union and UEFA, responded very critically to the initiative, arguing that this approach threatens the governance and independence of football. They expressed concerns about conflicts of interest and the financial influence on the sport's leadership. The primary objection is that the project reflects the commodification and commercialization of football, with investment processes considered opaque, raising questions about its impact on the integrity and freedom of the sport.
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