FA's Hewitt asks Infantino to release records on World Cup plan, Balogun suspension
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The Football Association's chair, Debbie Hewitt, has written a letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the FIFA council meeting scheduled for October 15. Hewitt is demanding the immediate release of all documents concerning Infantino's abandoned, controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.
In addition to the World Cup sell-off records, Hewitt's request asks for documentation regarding the decision surrounding a suspension involving Balogun. The letter places increased pressure on Infantino as he approaches a presidential election.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Emphasizes the political pressure facing Infantino ahead of his presidential election.
BBC Sport (GB)Focuses primarily on the demand for documents regarding the controversial World Cup sell-off plan.