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FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

FIFA Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Controversy Over World Cup Plan

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is facing a mounting leadership crisis following a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The proposal, which was championed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has been abandoned after widespread criticism.

On Thursday, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup, despite an apology from FIFA a day earlier for “errors” made over the plan. The apology has failed to alleviate concerns over the governance of world football’s governing body, with many questioning Infantino’s future as president.

The controversy has plunged FIFA into its biggest governance crisis in years, with the organization facing intense scrutiny over its decision-making processes. The UEFA’s decision to maintain its boycott of the World Cup is a significant blow to FIFA, highlighting the deep divisions within the football community over the organization’s leadership.

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