Infantino Fights On as FIFA Board Affirms Support During Leadership Crisis
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Gianni Infantino defied resignation calls as FIFA’s leadership board gathered in Rabat to back him after revelations about selling stakes in FIFA’s business. While Grafström issued a contrite letter of support, tensions linger with UEFA and Concacaf demanding accountability and a broader reckoning. The affair has exposed deep divisions within FIFA’s ranks, with ongoing scrutiny over tournament finances and past ideas like a Super League, leaving Infantino’s presidency technically intact but politically embattled.
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