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Infantino apologises over FIFA investment plan as calls for resignation grow

Gianni Infantino has apologised for mistakes surrounding his abandoned World Cup investment plan, but his failure to answer questions from European football officials has intensified calls for him to resign as FIFA president.

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA acknowledges the fans before the awards ceremony after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France

Africa’s endorsement boosts Infantino’s re-election bid as he pledges greater support

With less than five weeks before the nominations for the FIFA Presidential elections close next month, the incumbent Gianni Infantino looked to be consolidating his support in Africa in the past few days, at the CAF Strategy Conference on Sal Island in Cape Verde.

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FIFA hits back at UEFA over abandoned World Cup investment plan

FIFA has escalated its dispute with UEFA over Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to attract private investment into the organisation's World Cup business, accusing them of spreading misinformation and pursuing legal action without legitimate grounds.

Re-elected Jordaan throws weight behind Infantino’s FIFA Forward Enterprise plan

Re-elected Jordaan throws weight behind Infantino’s FIFA Forward Enterprise plan

Immediately after he was re-elected for his fourth term yesterday, the South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has pledged his support to the embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino and backed his FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan as well.

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Samuel Eto'o defends Gianni Infantino over his impact on African football

Samuel Eto'o believes Africa cannot afford to view FIFA's policies through the same lens as Europe, insisting the continent still depends heavily on support to develop its football structures.

Infantino defies CONCACAF and accuses wealthy nations of not narrowing football’s gap

Infantino defies CONCACAF and accuses wealthy nations of not narrowing football’s gap

The embattled FIFA President, Gianni Infantino is pushing ahead with his fightback campaign and now says as part of his election campaign for reelection next year is to close the gap between wealthy and poorer nations.

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