WORLDSTORY 519· JULY 30, 2026

Infantino defends Fifa's $20bn commercial venture plan amid mounting criticism

The head of world football is pushing back against criticism of a plan to sell part of Fifa's commercial operations to outside investors. A "stake," in plain terms, means a share of ownershi

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