FIFA’s senior leadership reaffirmed their backing for President Gianni Infantino following a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, as the world football body sought to contain fallout from a now-withdrawn $20 billion proposal to sell off World Cup commercial rights.
In a statement on Wednesday, FIFA said Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom and members of the FIFA Management Board “reaffirmed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino,” while Infantino reiterated his support for the secretary general and FIFA administration.
“FIFA’s top management is fully confident that the outcomes of today’s meeting will strengthen FIFA’s governance, help restore confidence in the organisation and enable us to prepare for the major events and challenges ahead in a united and transparent manner while continuing our mission to develop the game around the world,” the statement said.
The statement also said that the administration’s work to ensure a successful 2026 World Cup was acknowledged, saying it wouldn’t have been possible without the FIFA President, the FIFA Secretary General, and the FIFA Administration.
