Emmanuel Macron intervenes in FIFA crisis involving Gianni Infantino

French President Emmanuel Macron has engaged in the ongoing crisis surrounding FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino. His involvement follows reports of internal divisions within FIFA regarding the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise project, which aimed to allow private investment in FIFA's commercial activities. Macron's stance reportedly aligns with UEFA's position on the matter, although he has not yet publicly commented. This situation adds pressure on Infantino amid broader governance concerns within FIFA. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for Infantino's resignation as controversy grows.

• 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — French president Emmanuel Macron intervenes in crisis engulfing FIFA president Gianni Infantino