Infantino calls for unity in international football after World Cup apology
Gianni Infantino called for unity after apologising for errors in presenting his World Cup commercialisation plans. FIFA’s proposed four-year development programme includes €22.5 million for its 211 member associations.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for “unity” in international football after apologising for mistakes in presenting his controversial plans to commercialise the World Cup. He made the appeal on Thursday after a meeting of FIFA’s council in Zurich. [1]
FIFA is developing a four-year plan, which is due to be discussed further at the council’s next meeting in Doha in December. Under the proposed FIFA Surplus Solidarity Programme, €22.5 million would be distributed among the 211 member associations. [1]
Infantino has led FIFA since 2016 and is eligible to stand again in the presidential election on 18 March 2027. Potential challengers have until 18 November to agree on a rival candidate. The article describes funding for member associations as Infantino’s main advantage in the election. [1]
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