FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.” FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.

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