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August 4, 2026
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Wenger says scrapping Infantino's World Cup plan was 'absolutely necessary'

Wenger says scrapping Infantino's World Cup plan was 'absolutely necessary'

Ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary"..

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup has been scrapped following widespread criticism, with Arsene Wenger calling the decision "absolutely necessary and beyond question."

  • The controversial plan aimed to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup through FIFA Forward Enterprise.
  • Key figures involved include FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Arsene Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development.
  • Continental confederations, including UEFA, threatened boycotts, leading to the withdrawal of the divisive idea.

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