'Errors made': Fifa apologise for World Cup privatisation plan, back Infantino

Home / Sport / Football / Football World CupAFP5 Aug, 2026 10:55 PM2 mins to read Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Photo / Photosport Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Photo / PhotosportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Fifa’s leadership apologised on Wednesday following the controversy over the plan to open the World Cup to private investment while reaffirming its “full support” for president Gianni Infantino.In a statement, Fifa’s leadership acknowledged “that errors were also made after the proposal was leaked to media”.

“Following a meeting in

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'Errors made': Fifa apologise for World Cup privatisation plan, back Infantino

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