Gianni Infantino sets tight deadline for FIFA World Cup sale approval

Gianni Infantino has given FIFA's 211 member associations until September 19 to approve his World Cup commercialization plan, essential for accessing nearly $7.5 billion in additional funding. UEFA has expressed significant opposition to this initiative, with warnings from its president Aleksander Čeferin about a potential boycott if the proposal passes. Infantino's plan promises a $40 million payout to associations for the 2027-30 cycle, but reactions have varied, with some members, like the Czech Republic's football association, showing openness to the proposal. As opposition grows, further discussions among UEFA nations are anticipated.

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