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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Declines to Address His Future While at U20 Women’s World Cup – WTOP News
Gianni Infantino declined to address his future as UEFA weighs legal action over the abandoned plan to sell a 20% World Cup stake.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino made his first appearance at the Under-20 World Cup in Poland today, declining to address mounting pressure regarding his future leadership.
- Infantino withdrew a plan to sell a 20% stake in a new private company last month following opposition from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF.
- UEFA is considering criminal proceedings against Infantino in Switzerland and took legal action last week, though the body withdrew its boycott threat after receiving guarantees.
- The European vowed to work with other federations to find a credible alternative candidate should Infantino decide to stand for re-election at FIFA.
- Infantino deflected inquiries about his future during his appearance, stating, "There will be a right place and a right time to say this.
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·Noida, India
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UEFA is set to lift its FIFA boycott threat after receiving guarantees against future private ownership of FIFA competitions
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