FIFA has apologized for errors made in Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco attempted to present a unified front and “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency.

Fifa has apologised for 'errors' following mounting criticism of aborted attempts to sell stakes in the World Cup, with Gianni Infantino to remain as president. Read more:

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency.

FIFA Drops Plan to Sell Stakes in the World Cup FIFA has abandoned its proposal to sell a minority stake in a new company that would manage the commercial rights to the FIFA World Cup and other tournaments. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the project was intended to unlock new commercial opportunities and increase funding for member associations. However, after strong opposition from several football confederations, including UEFA, FIFA decided not to move forward with the plan in order to preserve unity within the global game. #FIFA# #WorldCup# #Football# #SportsBusiness# Source: CCTV News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has cancelled his plan to sell stake in the World Cup to private investors, following massive backlash: “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place.”