World Leagues Association urges FIFA to withdraw World Cup sale plans

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The World Leagues Association has urged FIFA to withdraw its controversial plans to sell stakes in a new World Cup company. Chaired by Premier League CEO Richard Masters, the association calls for rejection of FIFA Forward Enterprise, which promises increased development funding if approved.

FIFA has been urged to withdraw controversial plans to sell stakes in a new World Cup company by the World Leagues Association chaired by Premier League chief executive Richard Masters. FIFA is seeking approval from national associations to create FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), promising them huge increases in development funding if the plan gets the green light.