Infantino to chair FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him
Gianni Infantino is about to finally sit around the table with his biggest critics who want to oust him as FIFA president. Infantino will on Thursday chair the…
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is set to chair the first session of the 37-member FIFA Council since his controversial World Cup sell-off plan was revealed. The meeting comes amid criticism from European and North American opponents who aim to oust him. The four agenda items include Infantino's withdrawn proposal to sell a stake in tournament rights to private investors, FIFA disciplinary procedures, governance standards, and the peace prize awarded to U.S. President Donald Trump. The council is expected to discuss Infantino's leadership style and potential reforms.
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