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FIFA faces French opposition to World Cup sale project

Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, opposes the plan to sell the World Cup to private companies.

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He reportedly received advice from the Élysée to strengthen his stance, according to *L’Équipe*.

A reorganization of FIFA is now being considered to address the backlash.

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Cette contestation pourrait influencer les négociations en cours au sein de la Fifa et modifier les conditions de commercialisation des prochaines éditions de la Coupe du monde, avec des répercussions sur les fédérations nationales et les sponsors.

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