“FIFA President Infantino Apologizes for World Cup Sell-Off Plan After Zurich Council Meeti” — what this page in the network covers. FIFA president Gianni Infantino issued an apology on Thursday for his controversial World Cup sell-off plan during a three-hour FIFA Council meeting in Zurich. The plan, which had drawn sharp criticism from stakeholders across global football, proposed selling certain World Cup rights and assets in a move that many saw as undermining the tournament's integrity and long-term value. Infantino's apology marks a significant retreat for the FIFA chief, who has faced mounting pressure from member associations and commercial partners over the proposal.
The Zurich meeting, attended by key FIFA Council members, underscored the deep divisions within football's governing body over how to maximize revenue while preserving the sport's traditions. By publicly acknowledging missteps, Infantino aims to rebuild trust and refocus on the upcoming World Cup cycle, but questions remain about the future direction of FIFA's commercial strategy. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.