Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA President Gianni Infantino apologised for "mistakes" in the process of his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors. The sell-off plan was abandoned last week following public uproar and a threatened boycott of FIFA events by UEFA. Infantino's apology came after an emergency meeting with the FIFA management board, prompted by accusations of "blackmail" from Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein. Despite the admission of errors in communication and process, the FIFA management board "reaffirmed full support" for Infantino, stating he is the only official elected by member associations. External criticism continues, with figures like Luis Figo calling for Infantino's resignation and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expressing a lack of confidence in his leadership. In fullGianni Infantino apologises for ‘mistakes’ over World Cup sell-off plan but retains Fifa supportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Gianni Infantino makes admission in new statement over abandoned Fifa plans
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA President Gianni Infantino apologised for "mistakes" in the process of his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors. The sell-off plan was abandoned last week following public uproar and a threatened boycott of FIFA events by UEFA. Infantino's apology came after an emergency meeting with the FIFA management board, prompted by accusations of "blackmail" from Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein. Despite the admission of errors in communication and process, the FIFA management board "reaffirmed full support" for Infantino, stating he is the only official elected by member associations. External criticism continues, with figures like Luis Figo calling for Infantino's resignation and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney expressing a lack of confidence in his leadership. In fullGianni Infantino apologises for ‘mistakes’ over World Cup sell-off plan but retains Fifa supportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
