UEFA threatens Infantino after FIFA World Cup sell-off backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino walked back on his USD $20-billion proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. Thrive Eternal, founded by Joshua Kushner, was expected to be the main investor. His brother, Jared Kushner, is the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The governing body scrapped its plan, following fierce opposition from three of six football confederations. European football's governing body, UEFA, accused FIFA of putting the game's "soul" up for sale, threatened a boycott and now, legal action over the plan. CONCACAF and AFC also rejected the proposal. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this bonus episode on World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she talks to former Matildas' vice-captain, and former member of the FIFA Council, Moya Dodd AO to unpack what this means. Can Gianni Infantino survive this backlash?

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In this episode:

· FIFA President Gianni Infantino walked back on his USD $20-billion proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors.

· Thrive Eternal, founded by Joshua Kushner, was expected to be the main investor. His brother, Jared Kushner, is the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

· The governing body scrapped its plan, following fierce opposition from three of six football confederations.

· European football's governing body, UEFA, accused FIFA of putting the game's "soul" up for sale and threatened a boycott and now, legal action over the plan.

· CONCACAF and AFC also rejected the proposal.

· Former Matildas' vice-captain, and former member of the FIFA Council, Moya Dodd AO unpacks what this means. Can Gianni Infantino survive this backlash?