FIFA to Reveal Details of Infantino's Controversial World Cup Sell-Off Plan, but Not to the Public

FIFA is set to release documents pertaining to President Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell stakes in future World Cups to private investors. However, these details will not be made available to the general public.

According to reports in the British media, members of the FIFA Council, the primary decision-making body of the sport's global governing organization, will be granted access to "key documents" concerning the initiative, known as FIFA Forward Enterprise. These documents can only be viewed under "strict protocols to preserve confidentiality." The reports indicate that the 37 council members must schedule an in-person appointment in Zurich, Switzerland, within the next two weeks to access selected paperwork.

This development follows a deadline set by UEFA, European football's governing body, for FIFA to disclose information about the $4.2 billion scheme. UEFA had requested details on how the proposal originated and who approved it before the plans were withdrawn in July due to widespread opposition. The deadline was established after a contentious council meeting where Infantino apologized for the proposal but offered no specifics on its formation, instead asking council members to submit their questions in writing.

UEFA is currently spearheading efforts to potentially remove Infantino before or during the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 18 in Rabat, Morocco. Infantino, who first took office in 2016, is seeking a fourth term that would extend his leadership through 2031.