Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives

Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces a critical meeting with senior executives of football's global governing body on Wednesday, as mounting criticism over his scrapped plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations continues to intensify. This came after secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a scathing internal memo to Fifa staff, prompting Infantino to summon members of the Fifa management board to Morocco.

Critics, including the president of Jordan's football association and UEFA, have accused Fifa of blackmail and demanded answers about the proposal's motives, oversight, and the benefits for the sport. Infantino's meeting will include key executives such as finance chief Thomas Peyer, legal chief Emilio Garcia Silvero, and media relations director Bryan Swanson.

The purpose of the gathering remains unclear, but Infantino is expected to attempt to rebuild trust and outline a path to remaining as president. With several member associations withdrawing support for his re-election, Infantino will need to address serious concerns and potentially offer a reform roadmap.