Josh Kushner expresses regret over involvement in failed FIFA investment proposal

Josh Kushner confirmed he would have declined involvement in the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal had he anticipated the level of opposition from member associations. The plan intended to provide equity to all 211 member countries but triggered boycotts and significant criticism throughout the soccer world. FIFA ultimately abandoned the private-investor initiative following widespread pushback against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Kushner, whose company Thrive initially supported the motivations behind the plan, stated that his firm failed to account for the political dynamics surrounding global soccer. Following the collapse of the proposal, Kushner purchased the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Bob Iger. While Infantino continues to face scrutiny from member associations, Kushner has shifted his primary focus to the Lakers organization.

• 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers owner Josh Kushner says he 'would not have gotten involved' in FIFA scheme if he knew teams would hate it