FIFA has announced plans to sell the commercial rights to its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors.

This proposal has been dubbed controversial and sparked backlash from Uefa and some leading European clubs.

Former All White Fred de Jong says this isn't a good idea, and there's some 'worrying' aspects that could come from this.

"You give it to a third party who would have a non-controlling stake in that separate company - but still, they would have a lot of influence, and they would have shareholders who want to maximise the profits. What are they going to want to see?"

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FIFA has announced plans to sell the commercial rights to its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors.
This proposal has been dubbed controversial and sparked backlash from Uefa and some leading European clubs.
Former All White Fred de Jong says this isn't a good idea, and there's some 'worrying' aspects that could come from this.
"You give it to a third party who would have a non-controlling stake in that separate company - but still, they would have a lot of influence, and they would have shareholders who want to maximise the profits. What are they going to want to see?"
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Fred de Jong: former All White on the proposed $20 billion FIFA World Cup commercial rights sale plan

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking to resolve the issues impacting social care.

Burnham has invited Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, and Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, to enact these reforms and reportedly find common ground across party lines.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the Conservatives have suggested cutting the benefits bill to bring down costs.

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking to resolve the issues impacting social care.
Burnham has invited Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, and Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, to enact these reforms and reportedly find common ground across party lines.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the Conservatives have suggested cutting the benefits bill to bring down costs.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeking cross-party consensus on social care reforms

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ACC’s outgoing chief executive Megan Main has defended her record at the helm of the troubled Government insurer and insisted that a new progress report shows the agency is effecting a turnaround.

Main’s last day at the helm is Friday, and her five-year contract runs to November.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor explained further.

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ACC’s outgoing chief executive Megan Main has defended her record at the helm of the troubled Government insurer and insisted that a new progress report shows the agency is effecting a turnaround.
Main’s last day at the helm is Friday, and her five-year contract runs to November.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ACC chief executive Megan Main defending her record

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the issues of the day - and more!

One expert has voiced support for the Government buying one-way strike drones, saying it's the right move for our military. Do we need these? What do we make of this? 

Do we need facial recognition tech in retailers over paywave and using your card? Should we be worried about possible security concerns?

There's hope offshore oil and gas exploration permits keep flowing, after Australian company EnZed Energy threw their hat in the ring. Do we see more of these coming in? What about the election year factor? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the issues of the day - and more!
One expert has voiced support for the Government buying one-way strike drones, saying it's the right move for our military. Do we need these? What do we make of this?&nbsp;
Do we need facial recognition tech in retailers over paywave and using your card? Should we be worried about possible security concerns?
There's hope offshore oil and gas exploration permits keep flowing, after Australian company EnZed Energy threw their hat in the ring. Do we see more of these coming in? What about the election year factor?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Do we need more facial recognition technology?

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Fred de Jong: former All White on the proposed $20 billion FIFA World Cup commercial rights sale plan

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