Tag: Infantino
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Infantino Bows To Pressure, Cancels Controversial World Cup Investment Plan
By Paul Joseph FIFA President Gianni Infantino has shelved plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup after the proposal triggered widespread opposition from football stakeholders, senior FIFA officials and continental football bodies. The decision marks a dramatic reversal of a plan that sought to establish a $20 billion…
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Infantino Defends FIFA, Urges Critics To ‘Meditate, Pray Or Watch Football’
By Paul Joseph FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a robust defence of world football’s governing body following criticism surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging detractors to “meditate, pray or watch a football match” instead of spreading what he described as “hate and false rumours.” In a lengthy message shared on his personal Instagram…
