FIFA chief Infantino faces allegations over US work permit for housekeeper

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of utilizing political connections to assist his family’s housekeeper in obtaining a US work permit. According to the Daily Times, the allegations suggest Infantino approached an adviser linked to the administration of US President Donald Trump to facilitate the process.

In a separate development, a source close to FIFA told AFP that the organization will allow members of its ruling Council to view key documents concerning the aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal. This project, introduced by Infantino, sought to sell stakes in premium competitions like the World Cup to private investors.

Following opposition led by UEFA, Infantino abandoned the proposal. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom has informed the 37 members of the Council that those wishing to consult the documents in person at the Zurich headquarters must come forward within two weeks.

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