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Infantino Defies Calls to Resign as FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino remains in office despite pressure, apologizing for mistakes in a failed investment plan while warning critics.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has rejected calls to resign following a seven-hour crisis meeting in Rabat. He apologized to FIFA's council for errors in a failed plan to sell tournament stakes to external investors but also threatened those attacking the organization's integrity. forumteam.blog

Despite the controversy, FIFA's leadership group expressed full support for Infantino. The meeting concluded with Infantino photographed at the African Women's Championship, smiling next to Secretary General Mattias Grafström who had criticized him the day before.