FIFA World Cup commercial rights sale sparks global backlash

FIFA plans to sell up to 20% of a $20B subsidiary housing World Cup commercial rights, raising $4.2B for development. UEFA, FA, CONCACAF, AFC all oppose, citing lack of transparency and Trump-linked investors (Joshua Kushner). This could fundamentally alter soccer's financial structure and lead to a World Cup boycott threat. Major governance story. A recent analysis asks if this is FIFA's Super League moment.