FIFA has apologised for its handling of a controversial proposal to bring private investors into the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup, while reaffirming its support for President Gianni Infantino. The plan triggered fierce opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and several football figures, with UEFA even threatening to boycott future World Cups. #FIFA #GianniInfantino #WorldCup

Gianni Infantino has been under fire throughout the last week after FIFA's plan to sell off its competitions such as the World Cup to private investors was announced

FIFA said its leadership had reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino, while acknowledging that the handling of the withdrawn proposal to sell commercial rights…