Infantino proposes $40m incentive for FIFA investment plan support
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reached out to all 211 member associations with a new investment proposal. He is offering up to $40 million to associations that support his plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s major competitions. The initiative involves creating a commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, which would manage flagship tournaments and allow external investors to acquire minority stakes. The proposal has sparked strong opposition from several football bodies, who have raised concerns about transparency and governance.
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- Gianni Infantino offered up to $40 million to member associations backing his proposal.
- Associations that approve the plan by September 19 would receive an initial $20 million from January 1, 2027, with another $20 million to follow.
- The plan involves creating FIFA Forward Enterprise to manage major competitions and allow external investment.
- Several football bodies, including the Football Association, have criticized the proposal for lack of transparency and consultation.
- UEFA’s 55 member associations are set to hold an emergency meeting later this week to discuss the proposal.
