Infantino stresses FIFA's duty to address financial disparities among members

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Infantino stresses FIFA's duty to address financial disparities among members
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the need to bridge the financial gap between wealthy and less affluent member nations during a meeting in the Dominican Republic. His comments come amid challenges following a failed plan to attract private investment for a $20 billion project. Infantino emphasized FIFA's role in promoting football development across all 211 member countries. This meeting occurred alongside a CONCACAF under-14 Challenge Series, despite opposition from CONCACAF President Montagliani regarding his attendance during rising criticism of his leadership. Infantino's reelection is anticipated next year.

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  • Infantino cited the responsibility to reduce financial inequality among FIFA members
  • His comments follow a failed investment plan for a FIFA venture
  • The meeting took place in the Dominican Republic
  • Infantino attended the CONCACAF under-14 Challenge Series
  • He is up for reelection next year
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  • 12:59 AMYahoo SportsInfantino says FIFA must close financial gap between members
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Sunday it was the organization's responsibility to close the gap between its rich and less affluent members.

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