Business/press release/2026-10-14

Infantino apologizes to FIFA council amidst criticism over failed stake sale

FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologized to the FIFA council in Zurich following the collapse of a proposed World Cup and Club World Cup stake sale. Despite his apology, critics expressed dissatisfaction, with some calling for his resignation amidst ongoing discontent.

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1 outlet covered “Infantino apologizes to FIFA council amidst criticism over failed stake sale”. All of them report the following:

  • Infantino apologized to FIFA council
  • Apology in Zurich
  • Followed failed World Cup stake sale
  • Critics remain unhappy
  • Calls for Infantino to quit

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