GOLAZONEWSGianni Infantino Apologises for World Cup Privatization Proposal
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- FIFA president Gianni Infantino has issued an apology regarding his plan to sell the World Cup to private investors.
- The apology was delivered during a three-hour FIFA Council meeting held in Zurich.
- According to Record, UEFA is seeking Infantino's resignation, with Luis Figo mentioned as a potential successor.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has formally apologised for his proposal to sell the rights to the World Cup to private entities. The apology was made during a three-hour meeting of the FIFA Council in Zurich on Thursday.
Despite the apology, reports from Record suggest that UEFA is calling for Infantino to step down from his position. The same report identifies former Portuguese international Luis Figo as a candidate who could potentially take over the presidency of FIFA.