FIFA apologizes for World Cup sell-off fiasco, backs Infantino

FIFA's leadership publicly reaffirmed support for President Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Rabat, apologizing to its 211 members for mishandling the abandoned proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial rights. The governing body pledged to review its decision-making processes amid criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation. Infantino faces a presidential election in March, seeking a fourth term, with no viable challenger yet.