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Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
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The Standard Newspaper | Gambia
- Advertisement -Fifa president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations saying they will receive $40m (£30m) if they back his controversial plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions.
- Advertisement -Uefa, European football’s governing body, accused Fifa of using football “to enrich themselves and their friends”.
- Advertisement -Infantino has signed a five-page letter, seen by the BBC, outlining the merits of his proposal.
In a statement on Wednesday, Uefa said: “We have learned of Fifa’s deadline to associations to support their proposals or have the one-off payout offer withdrawn.
“It is my duty and responsibility as Fifa president to present such game-changing opportunities to you, our members,” said Infantino.