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FIFA chief Infantino’s position ‘unacceptable’, says European leagues head

Pakistan News Desk
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  • European leagues head calls FIFA President Infantino's position 'untenable'.
  • Criticism follows a failed plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights.
  • UEFA and CONCACAF have also expressed a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced a major backlash over a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial rights, which he allegedly pursued without consulting key FIFA bodies like the FIFA Council. The plan has since been scrapped, but has led to regional confederations UEFA and CONCACAF losing confidence in his leadership.

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The head of Europe’s professional football leagues has described FIFA President Gianni Infantino's position as untenable following a failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial rights without consulting key bodies.

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