FIFA Cancels World Cup Franchise Plan

In a statement released early this morning, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced that the governing body would not proceed with its proposal to establish a commercial franchise for the World Cup. The decision follows consultations with stakeholders who expressed concerns over the potential for conflict and fragmentation. somethingsdifferent.biz

Infantino said, 'After listening to all opinions, it is clear the project has created divisions of such nature that, regardless of the level of support, it no longer serves the original objective. Our purpose has always been to unite and improve; therefore, this proposal will not move forward.'