Infantino apologizes to FIFA council, but critics say it falls short
FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologized to the FIFA Council over a World Cup investment plan, but his harshest critics said he did not give them the details they want.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologized to the FIFA Council on Thursday. PBS NewsHour, citing the meeting, reports he acknowledged "mistakes" in a confidential investment plan tied to the World Cup.
Al Jazeera reports the council meeting ran for more than three hours.
PBS NewsHour reports Infantino did not provide the details his sharpest critics were seeking. Those critics want him removed as head of soccer's governing body. Al Jazeera likewise reports that critics want more than the apology.
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- Al JazeeraFIFA President Infantino apologises to council but critics remain unhappyThu, Oct 15, 12:19 PM EDT
- PBS NewsHourInfantino apologizes to FIFA Council for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappyThu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraInfantino apologises amid calls for him to quit as FIFA presidentFri, Oct 16, 12:45 AM EDT
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