FIFA apologizes for mistakes in World Cup stake plan and backs Infantino
FIFA said it had apologised for mistakes linked to Gianni Infantino’s abandoned World Cup stake proposal, while senior officials voiced support for his leadership.
FIFA said on Wednesday it had apologised for errors tied to Gianni Infantino’s unsuccessful plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, after senior staff met at a summit in Morocco. The governing body also said those present restated their backing for his presidency.
The statement followed scrutiny of the proposal, which did not go ahead. FIFA did not provide further detail in the summary about the nature of the mistakes or the terms of the plan.
Infantino has led FIFA since 2016, and the organisation has faced repeated questions over governance and commercial decisions during his tenure. The Morocco meeting brought together senior figures as the body sought to present a united position.
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