Fifa aiming to finalise funding for controversial World Cup sell-off plan within months

Fifa is aiming to finalise private funding for its contentious World Cup company by the end of October, according to information obtained by the Press Association. The proposal to sell stakes in a private entity, which would manage all commercial and operational aspects of Fifa’s competitions, has provoked a strong backlash from Uefa and raised significant concerns among European clubs and major leagues globally.Documents seen by PA outline an indicative timeline for the investment process