Infantino Faces Pressure Over World Cup Stake Sale
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- Infantino is under serious pressure as FIFA president after UEFA said it will boycott FIFA tournaments if the proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup goes ahead.
- CONCACAF also rejected the World Cup stake-sale proposals, joining UEFA in opposing the commercialization plan.
Why it matters: For Infantino, simultaneous opposition from UEFA and CONCACAF to the World Cup stake-sale proposal puts his presidency at risk, with UEFA explicitly threatening to withdraw from FIFA tournaments if the plan advances.
