Infantino Refuses to Resign

Following a seven-hour crisis meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino refused to resign, instead expressing regret to the FIFA Council for errors in the failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA tournaments to external investors. The FIFA leadership declared full support for their elected leader. betsport.cv

In a statement, Infantino warned that FIFA will "no longer tolerate attacks on the organization's integrity, governance and processes" and will take necessary steps to protect its reputation. He was later photographed smiling at a women's African Championship match alongside FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström, who had previously criticized him.