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Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘enriching themselves and their friends’ over World Cup sell-off

Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘enriching themselves and their friends’ over World Cup sell-off

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Fifa members given 19 September deadline to opt in FA and Concacaf join chorus of disapproval at plans Uefa has accused Fifa of “using our sport to enrich themselves and their friends” after it emerged that Fifa’s 211 member associations have been given a deadline of 19 September to decide whether to apply for an initi

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Fifa members given 19 September deadline to opt in FA and Concacaf join chorus of disapproval at plans Uefa has accused Fifa of “using our sport to enrich themselves and their friends” after it emerged that Fifa’s 211 member associations have been given a deadline of 19 September to decide whether to apply for an initial payment of $20m (£15m) from the proceeds of its plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. “Today we have learned of Fifa’s deadline to associations to support their proposals or have the one-off payout offer withdrawn.

This says everything you need to know about this plan,” said European football’s governing body in a statement. Continue reading...

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