FIFA supports Infantino after collapse of World Cup rights plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received full backing from FIFA’s leadership after a proposed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights sparked significant backlash from UEFA and other confederations. The controversy led to a crisis meeting in Morocco, where FIFA acknowledged mistakes in the now-retracted proposal that sought to sell a stake in a new commercial rights entity. With UEFA expressing a loss of confidence in Infantino, threats of drastic action, including rival competitions, loomed if he did not resign.

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