Embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino has received a major boost after 2034 World Cup Saudi Arabia backed his bid to stay in power.

Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.

2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia finally gave some public backing to FIFA president Gianni Infantino one month into a soccer crisis provoked by his failed World Cup sell-off plan.