FIFA President Infantino Proposes Selling Commercial Rights to Private Investors

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed creating a new entity to manage commercial rights for major tournaments, including the World Cup, to raise $4.2 billion from private investors. The Belgian Football Union has publicly expressed surprise at the proposal, which was submitted to member associations without prior consultation. The move signals a potential shift in FIFA's governance and revenue model that faces immediate pushback from national associations.