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Investor plans: Fifa top team stands "unreservedly" behind Infantino

The world football association apologized to its members on Wednesday for mistakes surrounding the controversial investor plans. At the same time, the leadership reiterated their support for FIFA President Infantino after an emergency meeting.

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