Trust in Infantino ‘badly shaken’ after Fifa scraps World Cup investment plan

The coverage of Fifa's decision to scrap its World Cup investment plan is broadly consistent across the sources, with all outlets reporting that the proposal has been abandoned due to divisions and opposition. The Evening Standard and FT UK quote Gianni Infantino's statement that the project created divisions, while the BBC World report frames the decision as a response to widespread opposition. The tone of the reports is neutral, simply stating the facts of the decision without expressing a clear opinion. The FT UK provides additional context by specifying the value of the investment plan, at $20bn.

Trust in Infantino ‘badly shaken’ after Fifa scraps World Cup investment plan

Mr Infantino said early on Saturday that ‘this proposal will not proceed’ after it became clear the project had created divisions.

Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.

Fifa backs down from controversial $20bn investment plan

Gianni Infantino says it was ‘clear’ the project created divisions that are no longer in the interest of the body’s initial objective