English FA 'deeply concerned' over FIFA plans
England's Football Association says it is "deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance" after FIFAÂ confirmed plans to sell stakes in its major competitions...
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The Football Association (FA) of England has expressed deep concern over FIFA's newly announced plans to sell stakes in its major competitions. This move by the sport's global governing body has also drawn strong criticism from UEFA.
- The FA was reportedly unaware of the proposal and lacks substantive details.
- FIFA announced plans to establish a commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to select investors.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that "football does not belong to investors" and the World Cup is "not a product."
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FIFA's Sh540b Stake Sale Plan Draws EU, FA Criticism - July 2026
FIFA is facing widespread criticism from football governing bodies over its plan to sell a significant stake in its tournaments through a new subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), valued at Sh540 billion. The Football Association (FA) of England has expressed deep concern over FIFA's newly announced plans to sell stakes in its major competitions. The European Union has publicly opposed these plans, including stakes in the World Cup, warning the governing body to "Hands off our game." This move by the sport's global governing body has also drawn strong criticism from UEFA.
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