Infantino sets deadline for FIFA offer in Kushner-backed World Cup plan

Core Impact Points

• FIFA's plan to create a $20bn subsidiary, backed by private investors, has been met with criticism from UEFA and other football stakeholders.
• The proposal would see a 20% stake in the subsidiary owned by private investors, with the remaining 80% owned by FIFA.
• Member federations who accept the offer will receive $20m in funding, while those who reject it will receive $10m over four years.
• The plan has been criticized for prioritizing investor interests over those of football fans and the sport's governing bodies.
• FIFA's private equity plan is the latest ambitious project proposed during Infantino's 11-year presidency, which has seen him increasingly act as an executive leader without consulting major stakeholders.
• The proposal has sparked concerns about the potential impact on football's calendar, with World Cups and Club World Cups potentially being played more frequently to increase revenue.