Infantino Apologises Over Failed World Cup Investment Plan as FA Chair Questions His Leadership
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised to the FIFA Council after a proposal to bring private investors into the commercial rights of the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments collapsed. The proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan reportedly faced strong opposition after council members said they had not been properly consulted before details emerged publicly. FIFA confirmed that Infantino apologised during a council meeting in Zurich. Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt said the apology was not enough. She called for full disclosure of documents linked to the proposal and said Infantino must answer questions over the process and other controversies before seeking another term as FIFA president. UEFA, along with other football bodies, has reportedly increased pressure on Infantino as he prepares to stand for re-election in March.
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