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FIFA to halt private investment plans
The International Football Federation (FIFA) announced that it has withdrawn from the idea of opening the highest football authority to private sector investors. This decision comes in response to widespread reactions and debates over concerns that it could turn football into a commercial commodity. The project, proposed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, aimed to increase development funding for the sport to $10 billion over the next four years by establishing a dedicated company to manage major commercial activities. However, critics pointed out that such a move could impact the nature of tournaments and create conflicts of interest. This comes amid ongoing pressures and condemnations from various football associations, which called for transparency and collective dialogue when proposing future initiatives.
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