Gianni Infantino's World Cup stake sale triggers revolt
Just 24 hours after FIFA dropped a bombshell proposal to sell off a private stake in the World Cup, the global football fraternity is locked in an escalating civil war...
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The global football community is experiencing a significant backlash following FIFA's recent proposal to sell a private stake in the World Cup.
- A proposal by FIFA to sell a private stake in the World Cup has sparked widespread opposition.
- The move is spearheaded by Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA.
- This proposal has led to an escalating "civil war" within the global football fraternity.
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