NewzFIFA president Gianni Infantino secured the full support of the organization's senior directors on Wednesday. The endorsement follows a period of intense criticism directed at the governing body regarding a proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.
In response to the backlash, FIFA leadership issued an apology for the controversy surrounding the initiative. The organization has since officially shelved the plan, marking an end to the proposal that had prompted significant public and internal scrutiny.
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