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FIFA President halts World Cup sale amidst criticism
The President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has decided to cancel the plan to sell part of the World Cup rights to private investors, following widespread opposition from European, Asian, and North American federations. The plan, proposed by Infantino and involving the creation of a commercial company valued at $20 billion to manage the tournament, had sparked significant disagreements and divisions, with most stakeholders expressing outright rejection. Additionally, a FIFA official resigned in protest against this plan. European federations have affirmed their complete rejection of the initiative to transfer ownership rights to private entities, emphasizing that "the World Cup is not for sale."
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