FIFA President Gianni Infantino is convening an emergency meeting with senior officials in Morocco in an attempt to stabilize his position, following the collapse of an initiative to sell World Cup commercial rights, according to N12. The move comes after Infantino faced harsh criticism since proposing a new commercial body last week.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is convening an emergency meeting with senior officials in Morocco today, according to N12. The meeting is aimed at stabilizing his position after the collapse of the initiative to sell World Cup commercial rights. Infantino proposed the establishment of a new commercial body last week, which sparked harsh criticism. No further details on the agenda or expected outcomes have been reported.
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