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FIFA considers plans to sell €17.5 billion stake to private equity

FIFA has announced plans to sell the commercial rights to its tournaments, including the World Cu...

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10.00 29 Jul 2026


FIFA considers plans to sell €17.5 billion stake to private equity


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FIFA has announced plans to sell the commercial rights to its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors.  

The controversial move triggered an immediate backlash from Uefa and leading European clubs. 

To discuss this more, Ciara Doherty was joined by Global Sports Business Correspondent at the Guardian,


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