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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graham Dunbar

At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy

Switzerland FIFA Council - (© KEYSTONE / CLAUDIO THOMA)

Gianni Infantino gave an apology to the toughest critics who want to oust him as FIFA president but no new details or documents on issues that most concern them at a showdown meeting of the ruling council of soccer's governing body on Thursday.

Infantino provided no documents about the $4.2 billion World Cup sell-off plan he launched and quickly dropped in July.

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