The only thing more bloated than FIFA's budget is the list of people who think they can save it.
FIFA's World Cup Financing Plan Goes Down in Flames
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced a wave of criticism and a loss of confidence from European soccer bodies over a proposed private financing plan for the World Cup, which was ultimately withdrawn. The plan, dubbed FIFA Forward Enterprise, was widely rejected, with Concacaf and its 41 member associations welcoming its withdrawal. Speculation grows over Infantino's future as FIFA president.
Source: FIFA's World Cup Financing Plan Goes Down in Flames — The New York Times
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Topics: fifagate · gianniinfantino · fifascandal · soccerpolitics · worldcupdrama
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