FIFA BACKS INFANTINO BUT APOLOGISES OVER WORLD CUP INVESTMENT PLAN
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WHAT HAPPENED
FIFA has reaffirmed its full support for President Gianni Infantino while issuing an apology for its handling of a now‑abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, after the proposal triggered fierce international backlash, according to France 24 – International breaki.
In a statement following a crisis meeting in Rabat, FIFA acknowledged that the investment scheme should have been managed differently and expressed regret for the misstep. ESPN reported that Infantino apologized for ‘errors’ but still received backing from the governing body. Deutsche Welle and The Guardian both noted that Infantino will remain president after the meeting.
The controversy comes as FIFA seeks new revenue streams amid ongoing scrutiny over governance and transparency, with the proposed private‑investment model being a central point of criticism.
- FIFA supports Infantino but apologizes for mishandling the private‑investment plan
- The plan has been abandoned following international backlash
- Infantino will continue as president after the crisis meeting in Rabat
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