Billionaire Josh Kushner regrets $20 billion FIFA deal that African bodies backed

Billionaires.Africa 01 Sep

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Billionaire Josh Kushner regrets $20 billion FIFA deal that African bodies backed — Sources: Billionaires.Africa

Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital was to be cornerstone investor in a $20bn FIFA vehicle that African associations backed hardest and European ones killed. He now says the firm misjudged football's politics and UEFA is seeking documents in a US court.

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Billionaire Josh Kushner regrets $20 billion FIFA deal that African bodies backed

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