Infantino retains FIFA support as apology issued and private‑investment plan withdrawn

FIFA said its leadership continues to back President Gianni Infantino after the organization withdrew the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal that would have involved private investors in World Cup commercial rights. senior officials apologized for mishandling the plan and said a review will be carried out before the next FIFA Council meeting. At a crisis session in Rabat, the secretary‑general and management‑board members publicly reaffirmed their support for Infantino, who in turn pledged backing for the secretary‑general. While UEFA and the European Leagues have criticised the proposal, several South American federations have voiced confidence in Infantino’s stewardship as he attended the inauguration of Colombia’s new president and met regional football leaders.