FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly planning to sell a portion of the commercial rights for the World Cup to private investors. This move would involve establishing a new company that would own the commercial rights for both the Men’s and Women’s World Cup tournaments. According to reports from the Times, this new arrangement is anticipated to be a substantial contract valued at billions of dollars for FIFA.
There are circulating rumors suggesting that the financial structure of this deal could potentially impact the budgets allocated for the number of participating teams in the World Cup or for FIFA’s more frequent tournaments. Under the proposed model, private investors are expected to acquire a stake representing 20 to 30 percent of the shares for several billion US dollars. FIFA, however, is projected to retain the majority shareholding.
All 211 FIFA member associations would also receive a small ownership stake as part of the agreement. This restructuring of the commercial rights for the major FIFA events would significantly alter the financial landscape governing the world’s premier football tournaments. The sale aims to generate significant capital while maintaining FIFA’s core involvement in the governance of the world cup.
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