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FIFA President Infantino Faces FIFA $4.2 Billion Stake Controversy

UEFA has declared it lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following FIFA's decision to abandon plans to sell a 20% stake of the World Cup's commercial rights aimed at raising $4.2 billion. The proposal faced backlash from regional confederations and UEFA, who unanimously rejected the plan. Infantino's leadership is now under scrutiny, with calls for greater oversight in FIFA’s decision-making. This controversy may affect FIFA's governance and financial strategies, impacting stakeholders across global football.