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Infantino shelves World Cup rights sale due to European pressure
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the cancellation of the World Cup rights sale plan after a wave of criticism from continental federations. Concerns were raised that the plan could turn the sport into a purely commercial activity and undermine the nature of the tournaments. The plan involved establishing a company called "FIFA Forward Enterprise" to open the door for private investors to fund football development with up to $10 billion over the next four years. However, it faced widespread rejection due to the potential divisions and threats to the spirit of sporting competition.
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