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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
August 5, 2026
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow
President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks in Morocco following a backlash over his now-scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
- Infantino faced widespread criticism, including from former star Luis Figo, who urged him to "Go".
- The controversial plan, which proposed raising up to $4.2 billion for a new commercial subsidiary, was withdrawn after being labelled a "shabby, back room, opaque deal" by UEFA.
- Despite the public outcry, Moroccan Football chief Fouzi Lekjaa publicly backed Infantino, calling his move to scrap the plan "wise".
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