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Infantino defends FIFA commercial spin-off plan
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Gianni Infantino said FIFA member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off.
WHO: Gianni Infantino
WHAT: Defended FIFA's proposed commercial spin-off plan and said associations would not be forced to back it
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 9:14 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was responding to mounting backlash and criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation, and European officials over the investment plan.
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