Fifa to share ‘key documents’ over World Cup sell-off plan

Fifa has agreed to share "key documents" regarding its abandoned plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, but access will be limited to "strict review protocols". The decision came after Uefa gave Fifa until November 2nd to release details of the controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal and answer a list of questions about its governance.

Uefa's council meeting saw Infantino apologize for the failed sell-off plan, but he did not provide a full explanation of how the proposal was developed, requesting that questions be submitted in writing. Uefa officials are concerned about the limited time frame and the confidentiality of the documents, which will only be available in person at the organization's headquarters in Zurich.

Uefa's letter to Fifa's council members includes eight pages of questions covering various topics, such as FFE and funding, national associations, the awarding of a Fifa Peace Prize, and controversies surrounding player bans. Uefa hopes the request will put pressure on Infantino before the 18th of November, which is the deadline for any candidates to confirm their intention to run against him in next year's presidential election.