Qatar Football Association welcomes FIFA’s decision to end Forward Enterprise initiative

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has welcomed FIFA’s decision to withdraw the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative, describing the move as a step taken ‘in the interest of the global football community.’

“We welcome FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal ​in the interest of the global football community. While the proposal had​ merit, we applaud the wisdom behind prioritising unity among Member Associations,” said QFA President HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa​ bin Ahmed Al Thani.

“The Qatar Football Association fully supports President Infantino’s efforts to continue growing and strengthening the game globally,” he added.

Infantino, on Friday, said FIFA scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash. FIFA planned to raise up to $4.2bn by selling about a 20% stake in a new unit that would run FIFA events, including the World Cup.

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