UEFA boycott threat over Gianni Infantino plan to sell World Cup shares | OneFootball

FIFA faces a boycott threat from UEFA after Gianni Infantino proposed selling shares in the World Cup to private investors, with confederations divided over the idea.

According to L'Équipe, UEFA on Thursday warned it could boycott FIFA competitions, including the men's World Cup, in response to the project. The tournament's most recent edition is expected to again break revenue records, estimated at 15 billion dollars, 13.1 billion euros.

Infantino has framed the sale as a move to unlock FIFA's commercial potential and opportunities.

The proposal has already proved contentious across the game.

The tension leaves the world governing body under pressure as debate intensifies around the future of its showpiece and the scope for outside investment.

Source: L'Équipe