European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step

A proposal to sell a stake in FIFA to manage operations of its main events, including the men’s and women’s World Cups, has the potential to raise tricky tax questions.

A plan to privatise the World Cup has turned the football world against its international governing body.

In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.

European nations to boycott FIFA World Cup if privatisation plans go ahead

A controversial proposal would give outside investors a permanent stake in soccer’s most valuable asset. Critics say it’s less about necessity and more about control.