FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologises for “mistakes” connected to a plan to sell off parts of the World Cup to private investment, according to multiple reports. Infantino acknowledges that errors were made during the process of pursuing the proposed sell-off, which has faced scrutiny and internal opposition.
After the controversy, senior FIFA officials hold a crisis meeting in Morocco. Following the meeting, FIFA “bigwigs” publicly reaffirm their support for Infantino, indicating he retains the presidency despite the admission.
The reports describe the apology as an effort to address concerns arising from the initiative, while FIFA leadership maintains confidence in Infantino’s continued role. No details are provided in the excerpts about the specific nature of the mistakes or any immediate changes to the overall strategy beyond the stated apology and the officials’ support decision.
