Infantino and FIFA address World Cup sell-off issues

FIFA’s efforts to recover from a significant internal crisis under President Gianni Infantino face ongoing scrutiny as questions remain about promised reforms ahead of the March presidential election. Following a meeting in Rabat, FIFA apologized to its members for missteps related to a controversial proposal to sell part of the World Cup’s commercial rights and pledged to review the decision-making processes that led to the backlash. While Infantino received support from FIFA’s leadership, he must address the concerns raised by various confederations regarding transparency and governance as he seeks a fourth term.

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