Fifa's president Gianni Infantino has told the heads of Fifa's 211 member associations that they could miss out on a $30m payment if they do not back his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The plan involves creating a new subsidiary, Fifa Forward Enterprises (FFE), to manage the commercial rights and delivery of the World Cup and other major tournaments.
Fifa's World Cup plan sparks $30m funding threat
UKPulse Sport DeskFifa's president Gianni Infantino has told member associations they could miss out on a $30m payment if they do not back his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
- Fifa's 211 member associations have 53 days to decide on Infantino's plan
- Member associations could miss out on a $30m payment if they do not back the plan
- Fifa plans to create a new subsidiary to manage commercial rights and delivery of the World Cup
Why this matters: The plan has been heavily criticised by Uefa, who accused Fifa of looking to sell the game's 'soul'.
What this means for you: If you are a fan of a smaller country's national team, you may be affected by the potential reduction in funding if the plan is not approved.