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Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he has scrapped the controversial plan to sell off stakes in the governing body's competitions to private investors following widespread opposition.

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Fifa has abandoned its plan to sell stakes in major competitions following significant opposition to the proposal. The decision marks a shift in the governing body's strategy, which had been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders.

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