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Infantino Meets in Morocco After $4.2B Deal Collapse

8/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, will hold a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday after the Forward Enterprise plan collapsed.
The plan would have sold a 20% stake for $4.2 billion to a firm linked to U.S. President Donald Trump.
UEFA and Luís Figo condemned Gianni Infantino, saying he sold soul of game.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC will push for an Extraordinary Congress and may start rival competitions if Gianni Infantino stays.

History

Historical Context

In May 2015 the U.S. Department of Justice indicted 14 FIFA officials, prompting the arrest of 41 people and forcing President Sepp Blatter to resign in June. The scandal led FIFA to postpone the 2026 World Cup bid and adopt governance reforms. Building on that legacy, Gianni Infantino’s 2024 plan to sell a 20 % FIFA stake has reignited calls from UEFA and other confederations for an Extraordinary Congress.

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Story summary

Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, will hold a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday after the Forward Enterprise plan collapsed.
The plan would have sold a 20% stake for $4.2 billion to a firm linked to U.S. President Donald Trump.
UEFA and Luís Figo condemned Gianni Infantino, saying he sold soul of game.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC will push for an Extraordinary Congress and may start rival competitions if Gianni Infantino stays.

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