Soccer-FIFA to proceed with consultation process over stake sale plans

FIFA will proceed with its consultation process for a proposed sale of a stake in its tournament business, despite a fierce backlash from UEFA and incorrect media reports.

Soccer-FIFA to proceed with consultation process over stake sale plans
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FIFA ​will move ​forward with ‌its consultation ​process for a proposed ‌sale of a stake in its tournament business - including the World ‌Cup, the world soccer ‌governing body said on Friday despite fierce backlash led by ⁠UEFA.

"Our ​planned ⁠consultation process was disrupted by incorrect ⁠media reports. We will proceed ​with this consultation process to ⁠ensure that each MA has ⁠the ​ability to express its vote based on facts," ⁠FIFA said in a statement.

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