FIFA’s plan to raise billions from investors is sparking a backlash—one insider says Europe is angry because it could change soccer’s balance of power
Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner and former Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei are involved in the controversial bid to buy a stake in a subsidiary of the non-profit that oversees the beloved World Cup soccer tournament.
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Published: 28 July 2026
Source: Fortune AI
Category: News
Topics: Finance, VC & PE
Retrieved: 29 July 2026
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