Does FIFA need private investment? | Inside Story
Al Jazeera EnglishFIFA says each of its 211 members will benefit from a large injection of cash if private investors take up minority stakes in its events, including the World Cup. But football's governing bodies in North and Central America, Asia and Europe are opposing the plan. The head of Europe's UEFA says those focused on maximising financial return should not be allowed to dictate football's future. And a senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino has resigned in protest. FIFA says it will go ahead with an 'open and democratic' consultation with members. But will it have the votes? Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #FIFA #WorldCup #Football #Soccer #UEFA #GianniInfantino #FIFAReforms #SportsBusiness #PrivateInvestment #FootballGovernance #FootballFinance #GlobalFootball #FIFACongress #SportsNews #AlJazeeraEnglish