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Gianni Infantino nixes unpopular proposal to sell stakes in World CupFIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.,Facing backlash throughout the sport, a World Cup boycott from Europe and criticism from high-ranking officials inside FIFA itself, Infantino said the proposed FIFA Forward Enter...

Gianni Infantino’s senior adviser quits over FIFA’s World Cup investment planCarlos Cordeiro, the senior adviser to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigned Friday in protest of the governing body's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.,Meanwhile, the COO of FIFA has also blasted Infantino's desire to introduce private investors into the tournament's financing, calling it ...

WNBA bars Storm co-owner 5 home games after fan exchangeThe WNBA barred Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending Seattle's next five home games following a verbal exchange with fans on Tuesday night.,The league confirmed the suspension on Thursday. The Storm issued an apology Wednesday for Keaton's behavior, with multiple reports saying she profanely...

FIFA's Gianni Infantino sets deadline to approve funding plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has given the organization's 211 member federations until Sept. 19 to support a private investment proposal that could provide each association with up to $40 million in funding.,Infantino outlined the deadline in a letter promoting the creation of FIFA Forward Enterp...

FIFA proposes to sell minority stake in World Cup

FIFA announced plans Tuesday to create a new commercial subsidiary that will run its main events and will be available for external investors to buy a minority stake in.,The new subsidiary, called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), will consolidate the organization's commercial and event operations, inc...

FIFA prez Gianni Infantino blasts critics; congressman accuses him of bribery

FIFA president Gianni Infantino rejected scrutiny of his leadership and the organization, accusing critics of "spreading hate and false rumors" while they were "delivering the best show in the world," minimizing or altogether ignoring issues that arose with the 2026 World Cup.,His message was delive...

FIFA prez Gianni Infantino blasts critics for 'spreading hate'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino rejected scrutiny of his leadership and the organization, accusing critics of "spreading hate and false rumors" while they were "delivering the best show in the world," minimizing or altogether ignoring issues that arose with the 2026 World Cup.,His message was delive...

Stefano Mazzoli accepts PGA Tour membership

Stefano Mazzoli officially accepted his PGA Tour membership on Wednesday, one day before he was set to compete in the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn.,Mazzoli was added to the field at TPC Twin Cities on Monday after winning the Corales Puntacana Championship in just his third start on the PGA Tour. The 29-...