FIFA President Infantino apologises to council but critics remain unhappy
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologized to council members over controversy about a secret plan to sell World Cup marketing rights but did not share new information. European football officials remain unhappy and want more answers, with some pushing to remove him before the next FIFA election.Key Facts
- Infantino apologized for surprising council members with a secret plan on selling $4.2 billion in World Cup rights.
- He did not provide new documents or details about this plan or a World Cup red-card case involving player Folarin Balogun and U.S. President Donald Trump’s intervention.
- UEFA, European football’s main body, is leading efforts to remove Infantino from FIFA presidency before the March election.
- FIFA Vice President Debbie Hewitt said Infantino must answer written questions about his plan to satisfy critics.
- Some council members say Infantino lacks integrity and cannot restore FIFA’s damaged reputation.
- UEFA has filed court requests in the U.S. for evidence for a criminal complaint against Infantino in Switzerland, related to possible financial mismanagement.
- The secret plan involved a private equity deal with investor Joshua Kushner, related to commercial tournament rights.
- There is discussion about whether FIFA should continue awarding a peace prize originally created to be given to President Donald Trump.
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