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Infantino faces legal action over failed World Cup stake sale

UEFA is considering legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the withdrawn plan to sell a World Cup stake to American private equity interests.

Infantino shelved the controversial proposal after a threatened boycott by three confederations, leading to mounting calls for his resignation. chickenroad.qpon

Several candidates, including Canadian Victor Montagliani, are reportedly emerging to challenge him in a leadership battle.