English FA calls for Infantino to release FIFA World Cup sell-off documents
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Summary
The English Football Association (FA) chair has asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to share all documents about a canceled plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors. The plan faced strong opposition, including threats from UEFA to boycott FIFA events, and there are also calls for transparency about the lifting of a suspension on US striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump contacted Infantino.Key Facts
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed selling a stake in the World Cup to private investors but quickly dropped the plan due to widespread criticism.
- UEFA threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions if the plan went ahead.
- Debbie Hewitt, FA chair and FIFA vice-president, requested Infantino release all related documents before the FIFA Council meets on October 15.
- Hewitt also asked for documents about the removal of a ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, which happened after a call from President Donald Trump to Infantino.
- Infantino apologized in August for how the private investor plan was handled.
- FIFA’s management board promised a review but hasn't said who is leading the investigation.
- UEFA has said it no longer trusts Infantino and is seeking documents through US courts.
- UEFA plans to support a candidate to challenge Infantino for FIFA president in the March election; Infantino intends to run again.
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