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Gianni Infantino says sorry but remains as Fifa president after executive meeting

Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.

BBC World By Dale Johnson, Dan Roan, Jack Skelton Aug 5, 2026, 9:37 PM Captured Aug 5, 2026, 10:42 PM

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Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.

Infantino summoned members of the management board to Fifa's Africa office in Rabat on Wednesday following mounting criticism of his aborted proposals, with world football's governing body releasing a statement of support four hours after the meeting ended.

European football's governing body Uefa said at the weekend that it has lost confidence in Infantino, calling the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal a "shabby, back room, opaque deal".

Much criticism has come from within Fifa, including secretary general Mattias Grofstrom, who was at Wednesday's meeting.

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Uefa has to find a way to persuade such countries that another presidential candidate can offer the same financial programmes, but with greater transparency and reform.

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European football's governing body Uefa said at the weekend that it has lost confidence in Infantino, calling the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal a "shabby, back room, opaque deal".

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