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AFC slams FIFA World Cup stake plan as rushed and unacceptable

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Source: Al Jazeera
AFC slams FIFA World Cup stake plan as rushed and unacceptable
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AFC president Sheikh Salman criticized FIFA’s plan to spin off a $20 billion World Cup subsidiary selling stakes to private investors, calling it 'totally unacceptable' for its lack of consultation and potential to undermine continental football; he urged member associations to wait for further governance reviews and broader consultations before deciding.

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  1. AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’  Al Jazeera
  2. World Cup for sale? FIFA's controversial plans explained  ESPN
  3. Breaking down FIFA’s stake sale, how it compares to other sports and whether it’s necessary  The New York Times
  4. Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens  The Guardian
  5. Why Germany may stand up against FIFA's World Cup sell off  DW.com

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