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FIFA plans multi-billion dollar investment deal, sparking backlash from UEFA

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FIFA is planning to raise billions of dollars by selling a stake in a new commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to private investors. This move has sparked significant backlash, particularly from European soccer organizations like UEFA, who fear it will shift the global balance of power away from Europe. The proposed deal, led by Thrive Capital and potentially including Apollo Sports Capital, aims to increase annual funding for FIFA's member associations from $8 million to $20 million, with projections for further growth. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Allie Garfinkle ·

    FIFA’s plan to raise billions from investors is sparking a backlash—one insider says Europe is angry because it could change soccer’s balance of power

    Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner and former Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei are involved in the controversial bid to buy a stake in a subsidiary of the non-profit that oversees the beloved World Cup soccer tournament.

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