# Gianni Infantino

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## Timeline

- **2026-08**: Kushner's World Cup profit-stake attempt fails — Josh Kushner's plan to purchase a stake in future World Cup profits, orchestrated by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, collapses amid criticism.
- **2026-08**: Agreement reached to purchase Los Angeles Lakers — Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reach an agreement with Mark Walter to buy the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, the highest ever for a team sports sale.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### $12.5B Lakers Sale Sets Record in Sports Team M&A
2026-08-14 04:48:10 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The $12.5 billion agreement for the Los Angeles Lakers marks the highest valuation ever for a team sports sale, spotlighting sports as a highly prized trophy asset class. For finance professionals, the deal offers a new benchmark for franchise valuation multiples and succession liquidity.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/lakers-12-5b-record-sale-kushner-iger

### FIFA’s $20B Subsidiary Opens $4.2B Stake Sale to Investors
2026-08-01 14:42:09 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

FIFA plans to raise up to $4.2 billion in 2026 by selling minority stakes in a newly formed $20 billion commercial subsidiary, FFE, as it taps investor demand for global sports rights. The move triggers fierce opposition from UEFA and raises questions about governance, but could reshape football’s financial landscape.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/fifa-20b-subsidiary-stake-sale-2026

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