Friday briefing: FIFA explored private investment for 211-team U15 tournament

FIFA planned to commercialise a new 211-team Under-15 World Cup tournament with private investors before its subsequent proposal to sell a minority stake in FIFA Forward Enterprise, according to The Athletic.

President Gianni Infantino held discussions with potential investors over the past year about developing the boys’ competition, which would feature every FIFA member association. A formal proposal backed by Eldridge Industries, founded and chaired by Chelsea FC co-owner Todd Boehl