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FIFA Defends Infantino Amid Leadership Crisis | Odessa News
FIFA is firing back against critics who they say are orchestrating a coordinated effort to oust president Gianni Infantino, calling the allegations false and unsubstantiated. The fallout stems from his controversial plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity firms — rejected by UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation — despite recent board backing and his apology. UEFA remains defiant, threatening a 55-country boycott unless the plan is scrapped, citing updated regulations since 2016. With Infantino’s deep UEFA roots, this is a major internal power struggle — FIFA insists…
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