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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid 'crisis' meeting

Nyon (Switzerland): The association of European soccer leagues called for governance reform of FIFA on Wednesday, adding to the mounting pressure on president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

On the day that Infantino reportedly held a meeting with senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, European Leagues, which includes top competitions like the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A, described the proposal as "dangerous" and said it pointed to deeper concerns about how world soccer's governing body operates.

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