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Infantino pledges to remain FIFA president after crisis meeting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Infantino pledges to remain FIFA president after crisis meeting

Summary

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has committed to staying in office following a meeting in Morocco on August 5, 2026. The discussions focused on backlash from FIFA's abandoned investment plan, which aimed to attract third-party minority investments. Infantino retains support from FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and the management board, despite facing calls for his resignation. FIFA acknowledged mistakes in the handling of the proposal and stressed its commitment to better governance going forward. The organization has delivered an apology letter to member associations regarding the errors.

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By the Numbers

•Infantino met with FIFA executives in Rabat, Morocco.
•FIFA scrapped the controversial investment plan after backlash.
•FIFA confirmed Infantino has the support of key officials.
•Several football associations withdrew support for Infantino's re-election.
•Infantino's leadership criticized by notable figures like Luis Figo.

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12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Infantino vows to carry on as FIFA chief following crisis meeting

What they're saying

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FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.
— Yahoo Sports

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