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FIFA Abandons World Cup Sell-Off Plan After Backlash

Published August 1, 2026 · Updated August 1, 2026 · The Guardian

Football Australia and the Asian Football Confederation have welcomed FIFA's decision to abandon its controversial World Cup sell-off plan after widespread opposition.

Football Australia chair Anter Isaac stated that some principles of football 'should never change,' while the AFC called for 'proper consultation, collective dialogue and respect.' FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed the controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal had been scrapped following intense backlash led by UEFA, which threatened member nations would boycott all FIFA tournaments unless the plan was withdrawn. milkshakeslot.lat

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