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FIFA Board Reaffirms Infantino Support After Proposal Pullback

8/7/2026

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FIFA’s Board unanimously reaffirmed support for President Gianni Infantino, only official elected by the 211 Member Associations.
In Rabat, Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafström chaired a meeting that reaffirmed commitment after withdrawing Forward Enterprise proposal.
The board pledged to improve communication, decision-making and collaboration among the President, Secretary General and Board.
FIFA admitted mistakes, apologized to Council and Member Associations, and will present a review at next Council meeting.

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FIFA’s Board unanimously reaffirmed support for President Gianni Infantino, only official elected by the 211 Member Associations.
In Rabat, Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafström chaired a meeting that reaffirmed commitment after withdrawing Forward Enterprise proposal.
The board pledged to improve communication, decision-making and collaboration among the President, Secretary General and Board.
FIFA admitted mistakes, apologized to Council and Member Associations, and will present a review at next Council meeting.