FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a plan to create a $20 billion company to manage the World Cup, with private investors including the Kushner family. The plan was strongly opposed by UEFA, the governing body for European football, which said football does not belong to FIFA alone.Key Facts
- FIFA wants to form a company worth $20 billion to run the World Cup events.
- The Kushner family is among the private investors involved in this plan.
- UEFA, the top European football organization, immediately criticized the proposal.
- UEFA stated that football is not owned by FIFA and no one owns the sport exclusively.
- The announcement was made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The plan raised concerns and anger within the European football community.
- The conflict highlights growing tensions between FIFA and UEFA over control of football events.
- The article includes related updates on French football and coach Zinedine Zidane.
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