FIFA must rebuild trust after scrapping World Cup investor proposal, says Boyce
Former FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has called on the world soccer governing body to focus on the interests of fans following President Gianni Infantino's decision to abandon plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The proposal, which aimed to raise up to $4.2 billion, drew immediate backlash from various football organizations.
Boyce stated that FIFA should not seek outside investors as it is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting football worldwide. He also expressed concerns about ticket prices at the recently concluded World Cup and the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, suggesting that FIFA needs to repair its damaged reputation and regain the trust of fans.
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