FIFA President Infantino Calls Meeting Amidst Plan Cancellation Pressure
Summary
Gianni Infantino has called senior FIFA leaders to a meeting in Rabat after mounting pressure over the cancelled FIFA Forward Enterprise plan. Arsène Wenger, Mattias Grafström, and Prince Ali have publicly opposed the proposal, while Carlos Cordeiro has resigned amid the scandal.
Key Points
- Gianni Infantino has convened a meeting of senior FIFA officials in Rabat after the cancellation of the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan triggered backlash.
- Arsène Wenger, Mattias Grafström, and Prince Ali have criticized the proposal, with Wenger calling withdrawal from the plan mandatory.
- Carlos Cordeiro has resigned as senior advisor on global strategy and governance, saying the proposal was a bad deal for football.
- Prince Ali accused FIFA of blackmail over withheld prize money and support related to Infantino's re-election bid.
