AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFIFA World Cup Fallout: FIFA says its private-equity plan is still alive but insists “nobody is selling football,” after European nations agreed to boycott FIFA events over Gianni Infantino’s proposal to spin off commercial rights and sell stakes; FIFA also claims “erroneous reporting” disrupted consultations and says any move needs majority support from its 211 member associations. Staff Revolt Inside FIFA: FIFA COO Kevin Lamour says staff were “deceived” by Infantino’s lack of openness and that the project must not go ahead, following the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro. Swiss Angle on the Dispute: Africa’s CAF is watching closely, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe praising Infantino and saying its executive committee will assess the proposal next week. Swiss Business & Tech: Amagi names Martin Wacker to lead sales across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Central & Eastern Europe. Swiss in the News Cycle: A Swiss flight diversion to Bangor, Maine, was linked to a damaged headphone charging case that overheated. Science & Climate: Europe’s heat and drought are exposing Danube relics, including mammoth bones and shipwrecks.
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