FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has retracted a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup’s major competitions after concerns that the move would fragment the sport. Some in the football community viewed the initiative as a way to raise funds, but the president said it had created divisions not aligned with FIFA’s core purpose. BBC journalist Shaimaa Khalil explained the backdrop of the decision earlier today. The reversal highlights growing scrutiny of FIFA’s governance practices. Full details are available on the BBC’s sports coverage.