Gianni Infantino Offers Nations $40 Million to Back His World Cup Sell-Off

17 days ago

Gianni Infantino Offers Nations $40 Million to Back His World Cup Sell-Off

"Pure bribery," one source said of Infantino's offer, per Ziegler. He has given all 211 member associations until September 19, 53 days, to back the World Cup sell-off. Those who agree get up to $40 million each from a new $10 billion pot from January 2027, while those who reject fall to $10 million.

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