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UEFA demands FIFA governance reform after Infantino scraps sell-off plan

Aug 1, 2026, 12:08 PM

Gianni Infantino has abandoned his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions following widespread backlash. UEFA responded with a strongly worded statement criticizing opaque decision-making processes and calling for a fundamental review of FIFA's governance and greater transparency at the top of the organization.