Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan

Core Impact Points

• FIFA plans to create a new commercial subsidiary to run its major competitions, including the World Cup, and allow external investors to buy stakes.
• UEFA has condemned the plan, saying it 'crossed a line' and could lead to too much influence from private investors.
• The move could result in more frequent and expanded World Cup events, affecting the global football calendar.
• UEFA's president, Aleksander Ceferin, has already boycotted the World Cup final in protest.
• FIFA's plan aims to distribute more money to football associations around the globe, but UEFA fears it will compromise the integrity of the game.
• The emergency meeting between UEFA's 55 member associations will discuss the plan and potential actions, including a boycott.