‘Stands in solidarity’: AFC joins UEFA, CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's World Cup investment plan
The Asian Football Confederation opposes FIFA's plan for private investors in commercial rights.
This move escalates resistance to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ambitious commercial proposal.
AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF against the plan.
The continental body also called for an urgent review of FIFA's governance.
FIFA defends its proposal, stating media reports distorted its intentions.
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- White House’s World Cup adviser quits over FIFA’s $20 billion cash grab NY Post —
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