India, July 29 -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino has given all 211 member organisations until September 19 to decide whether to back his controversial private investment proposal, a plan that could unlock up to $40 million in funding for each federation over the next four-year cycle. Infantino's move came amid growing criticism from several football stakeholders, with UEFA now weighing its options, including a World Cup boycott, over what it believes has been a complete lack of consultation and transparency surrounding the proposal.

The Times first reported on the letter in which Infantino urged the member organisations to approve the plan. He described it as a "singular and unique funding opportunity" that could transform football's fi...