FIFA Drops World Cup Sell-Plan After Backlash

Football Australia chair Anter Isaac stated that "some principles of football should never change," while the Asian Football Confederation called for "proper consultation, collective dialogue and respect." FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed the withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal following widespread backlash led by UEFA, which threatened to boycott all FIFA tournaments unless the plan was withdrawn. newsindata.org

The controversial sell-off plan had faced strong opposition from football associations worldwide, who argued it undermined the integrity of the sport's premier competition. FIFA's retreat represents a significant victory for those who sought to preserve the traditional structure of the World Cup tournament.