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Gianni Infantino is accused of trying to sell "the soul of football" over plans to sell a minority stake in the commercial business behind the Cup, with Joshua Kushner's investment company leading the search.

European soccer body UEFA has called an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss a response to Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in FIFA's commercial operations, including rights to the World Cup.

European soccer body UEFA has voted to boycott FIFA events, including the World Cup, unless FIFA drops its controversial plan to sell off part of its commercial business to private investors.

The A24-produced series, starring Linda Cardellini, will premiere on Peacock in the U.S..

The FIFA president's bid to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors sparked an unprecedented backlash, threatening his grip on power ahead of next year's election.

In a multi-territory deal covering much of Europe, Latin America, Canada and India, Prime Video also licensed all nine seasons of the original 'Baywatch' and 'Baywatch Hawaii.'

The Italian actress next appears alongside Toni Servillo in Mario Martone's 'Scherzetto,' premiering out of competition at Venice.

The eight-episode final season of the German period epic is set in the final days of the Weimar Republic before democracy gives way to Nazi rule. "This is not about the downfall, it's about the fight for democracy."

First-half revenue fell 9 per cent at the broadcaster as weaker TV advertising and competition from the FIFA World Cup offset growth in streaming and digital ads.

The 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' filmmaker will receive Zurich's A Tribute To... award and present his new feature, 'Wild Horse Nine' at the festival next month.