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FIFA apologizes for World Cup sale errors, reaffirms support for Infantino

FIFA has apologized for procedural errors related to Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup through a commercial subsidiary. Despite calls for his resignation and criticism from European soccer leagues regarding governance, FIFA's management board and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström have reaffirmed their support for Infantino's presidency. The organization acknowledged that mistakes were made and committed to improving its processes to prevent future occurrences. AI

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FIFA apologizes for World Cup sale errors, reaffirms support for Infantino

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · James Robson, The Associated Press ·

    FIFA apologizes for failed Infantino bid to sell the World Cup to Trump’s in-laws, but throws ‘full support’ behind his continued presidency

    Luis Figo says Gianni Infantino "debased the office." Canada's prime minister says he's lost confidence. FIFA's own board just backed him anyway.