Fifa could bank first lot of private World Cup cash by end of October as European football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday after…

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) has proposed selling off stakes in its football competitions to private investors via associates of US President Donald Trump Football's world governing body expects to receive the first funding generated by president Gianni Infantino's controversial sell-off plans by the end of October. Infantino has proposed the creation of a subsidiary body to run Fifa tournaments, which would include some outside investment. Fifa has given all 211 member associations until 19 September to say whether they agree with the plan, with a straight majority to decide whether to proceed. One of the main complaints around the plan so far has been a lack of consultation. Critics will say that is underlined by a new document sent to associations by Fifa - and seen by BBC Sport - outlining the following timescales around funding: October: Commitment letters submitted, long-form agreements agreed, tender allocations made. The latest development comes as European football's governing body prepares to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response.