FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Commercial Plan Draws Backlash from UEFA

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Published: 2026-07-29
Category: sports
Source: Business Today Editorial

FIFA's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to manage World Cup commercial operations and sell minority stakes has sparked strong criticism from UEFA. European football's governing body accused FIFA of treating football as a financial asset rather than a global sporting institution, raising concerns about the future ownership and governance of the sport.

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