Infantino says sorry to FIFA council but offers no details
Under pressure from council members, FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologized on Thursday but shared no new information or documents. Opponents are now pushing for an independent review, and FIFA plans rule changes tied to a reversed suspension of Balogun.
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What happened
Gianni Infantino faced questions from FIFA council members over his role in an aborted World Cup sell-off plan, the Folarin Balogun affair and a peace prize awarded to Donald Trump. At a Thursday council meeting he apologized to critics but gave no new details or documents. FIFA is also set to amend the rules behind the reversal of a World Cup suspension issued to Balogun.
Why it matters
Opponents are pressing for an independent review of the matters.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 7:30 AM ET: Council members were set to question Infantino over the sell-off plan, the Balogun affair and the peace prize decision.
- Oct 14, 2:05 PM ET: FIFA was reported to be set to change the rules that led to the Balogun red card reversal.
- Oct 15, 2:26 PM ET: Infantino apologized to the FIFA council at Thursday's meeting but offered no new details or documents.
Coverage
- Infantino apologizes to FIFA Council, avoids key issues (espn.com)
- Sources: FIFA set to change rules that led to Balogun World Cup red card reversal (ESPN News Services)
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