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Can FIFA's president survive this? | About That. (2026, August 11). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7302541?cmp=rss

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FIFA's president Gianni Infantino is facing criticism after an open letter from several soccer federations accused him of deceiving them about a plan to partially privatize the World Cup. The letter, reportedly signed by 12 countries including Canada and the United States, claims Infantino misrepresented his intentions for the project. No specific numbers or details on the project's scope are mentioned in the article. The author breaks down the significance of this development without taking a stance or expressing opinion beyond reporting the facts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly backed embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it would be a "terrible mistake" to oust him from his position. Infantino is facing criticism from three soccer federations - UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and CONCACAF - who have accused him of "deception" over his proposed plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. The three federations issued an open letter attacking Infantino's conduct, but stopped short of calling for his removal as president. They are instead seeking an independent review of his private investment plan. Trump praised Infantino's performance during the recent World Cup, saying it was "the most successful World Cup... ever presented" and that without him, future events would not be "as successful or profitable again!" The criticism against Infantino is related to a proposed sale of a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup, which has been abandoned.

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