'Total conflict': Infantino sets deadline for controversial FIFA scheme

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a September 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $US20 million ($28.7 million) offers as part of a $US20 billion project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.The $US20 billion FIFA subsidiary was blasted by international soccer organisations.European soccer body UEFA aims to call its 55 member federations to an emergency online meeting, likely today Morgan."If Mr Infantino's plan is rejected, those members will get their previously promised $US10 million over the next four years, his letter stated.The cash difference on offer to FIFA members appears to be $US86 million over 12 years compared to about $US36 million in existing promised funding for rejecting the private equity deal.The rushed deadline to claim an initial $US20 million "says everything you need to know about this plan," UEFA said