Infantino abandons plan to sell World Cup profits after backlash

• Fifa has scrapped its controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors.
• The decision came after widespread backlash and threats of a boycott from major footballing bodies.
• Uefa, European football's governing body, confirmed it would boycott Fifa competitions if the plan was approved.
• The Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf, representing North and Central America, also backed Uefa’s stance.
• Fifa President Gianni Infantino stated the project created divisions and would not proceed, aiming to unite stakeholders in the future.

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Fifa scraps plan to sell World Cup stakes after boycott threat and widespread backlash