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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: FIFA Backs Infantino After Rabat Crisis Meeting
Caption: FIFA Backs Infantino After Rabat Crisis Meeting. FIFA has confirmed that Gianni Infantino will remain president after a crisis meeting of the governing body's senior executives in Rabat. Infantino also issued a written apology to FIFA's Council and its 211 member associations for failing to consult them over the abandoned World Cup stake-sale proposal. FIFA said its leadership unanimously reaffirmed support for Infantino and backed his vision for the organisation. The governing body acknowledged mistakes in the handling of the now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and pledged to review its internal processes. FIFA said the proposal to sell 21% of its commercial rights to private investors has been formally withdrawn. UEFA and CONCACAF have called for a review of FIFA's governance, while UEFA continues to seek a candidate to challenge Infantino in next year's presidential election. FIFA said it would no longer tolerate attacks on its integrity or governance and would take steps to protect its reputation. Infantino is expected to travel to Colombia on Thursday before preparations continue for the FIFA presidential election in Rabat next March. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Gianni Infantino,FIFA,UEFA,CONCACAF,Rabat,FIFA Forward Enterprise,Mattias Grafström,governance,World Cup,football
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