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The Guardian view on selling off the World Cup: a red-card offence by Gianni Infantino | Editorial

First publishedJul 29, 15:49 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 12:52 UTC · 14m ago
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors for $20bn.

Reported by 2 outlets — The Guardian US. See all sources ↓

Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. This is worth $20 billion. Many people are unhappy with this plan.

Why it matters

This decision could change the way the World Cup is run and affect football fans.

In brief
Who is Gianni Infantino?
Gianni Infantino is the president of Fifa.
What is the World Cup?
The World Cup is a big international football tournament.
Why are people unhappy?
People are unhappy because they think selling the World Cup is bad for football.
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The outlets frame the story as a controversy over Fifa's decision to sell the World Cup. Some outlets focus on the financial aspects, while others emphasize the potential impact on football's soul.

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    Scouting report

    Fifa's decision to sell the World Cup is a bad idea.

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    The Guardian UScalls it a 'red-card offence'
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    Scouting report

    The potential investors in the World Cup are notable figures.

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    The Guardian USmentions Joshua Kushner and Jared Kushner
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