US President Donald Trump has publicly denied any discussions regarding FIFA's recent proposals to allow external investments in its subsidiary. At a press conference at Camp David, Trump addressed the situation following FIFA's announcement of a plan to establish a $20 billion subsidiary to manage the World Cup and other events, proposing to offer up to 20% of its shares to outside investors.

The investor group is reportedly led by a vehicle founded by Joshua Kushner, brother of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. This denial comes in light of Trump's close ties with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, which were notably strengthened during the recent FIFA World Cup.

Infantino now faces significant backlash for his plans to privatize football tournaments, leading to a UEFA boycott and increasing internal dissent. Key developments include:

• The resignation of Infantino’s long-term adviser Carlos Cordeiro in protest.
• Accusations from FIFA's chief operating officer claiming Infantino has misled staff.
• The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joining UEFA and Concacaf in publicly rejecting these plans, stating that trust in FIFA’s governance has been "undermined."

In response, FIFA has insisted that "nobody is selling football" and confirmed that a consultation period will continue, leading up to a vote scheduled for 19 September. With multiple major federations opposing him, Infantino faces an uphill battle to secure necessary votes.

Additionally, FIFA appears to be fast-tracking plans to expand the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, aiming for implementation by the 2030 edition. A private document revealed by Martin Ziegler from The Times indicates that FIFA is seeking to appoint an independent agency to explore this expansion.