Football Australia and AFC welcome Fifa climbdown on World Cup sell-off plan
Football Australia and the Asian Football Confederation have welcomed FIFA's decision to cancel plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The move follows significant backlash from UEFA and other regional bodies regarding the governance of the tournament.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Fifa’s decision to withdraw plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup has been welcomed by Football Australia and the AFC. Photograph: Hannah Peters/FIFA/Getty Images Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Fifa’s decision to withdraw plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup has been welcomed by Football Australia and the AFC. Photograph: Hannah Peters/FIFA/Getty Images Football Australia Football Australia and AFC welcome Fifa climbdown on World Cup sell-off plan FA says some principles of the game ‘should never change’
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