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FIFA’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Private Investors | Global News

Published
July 28, 2026
Duration
1:50
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Last updated
Jul 29, 2026

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FIFA’s bold new plan to spin off a $20 billion commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, is stirring controversy as UEFA slams the move as a betrayal of football’s soul, warning against selling the sport’s governance. The proposal, backed by potential investors like Kushner-linked Thrive Eternal, aims to raise $4 billion for global development—but membe…

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FIFA’s bold new plan to spin off a $20 billion commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, is stirring controversy as UEFA slams the move as a betrayal of football’s soul, warning against selling the sport’s governance. The proposal, backed by potential investors like Kushner-linked Thrive Eternal, aims to raise $4 billion for global development—but member federations are wary, fearing loss of control despite FIFA’s pledge to retain full authority over competitions. This isn’t the first time Inf

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