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Infantino Apologises to FIFA Council Amid Leadership Criticism

FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council during a meeting lasting over three hours, following criticism of his World Cup expansion plan. Council members reportedly told him he is still not fit to lead and asked him to go further.

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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead BBC Sport
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FIFA council meeting lasts over three hours as President Gianni Infantino apologises to members, but critics want more.

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FIFA President Infantino apologises to council but critics remain unhappy

FIFA council meeting lasts over three hours as President Gianni Infantino apologises to members, but critics want more.

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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to leadBBC Sport
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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead

President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.

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