FIFA, CONCACAF and Gianni Infantino
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CONCACAF has joined opposition to FIFA’s controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity, while UEFA has gone further, threatening a boycott.
FIFA’s bold idea to let private investors into the World Cup has hit a brick wall. Mexico and the rest of Concacaf’s soccer associations have banded together to say, “No way, José!”—leaving Gianni Infantino in a political pickle.
CBS Sports and Paramount Skydance added to their soccer portfolio by signing a deal with Concacaf for English-language rights to the Concacaf Champions Cup through 2030.
Paramount+ becomes the exclusive English-language home for 137 annual matches across three tournaments through the 2030 season
Nahuel Guzmán’s suspension has forced Tigres to hit the transfer market. One hot name on their radar? Carlos Acevedo, Mexico’s national team goalkeeper and a fan favorite among the Tigres board.